[Ldsoss] New copyright laws...

[Stacey]

Cool... If I read this correctly things like "archiving" old arcade game 
ROMs for MAME is now legal.   From the article:

    "For computer software and video games that require machines no
    longer available, copy-protection controls may be circumvented for
    archival purposes. "

I assume that "archival purposes" includes personal use.

-stacey.


Steven H. McCown wrote:
> As an FYI, the U.S. Copyright Office relaxed its rules, somewhat, the other
> day.  Breaking cell phone locks and DVD encryption is legal -- but only for
> certain purposes.  You can take your phone to a new carrier and make DVD
> *clips* for educational exercises -- but that doesn't include DVD ripping to
> your iPod.  Here's the article:
>
> (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061123/ap_on_hi_te/digital_copyright)
>
> Enjoy,
>
> Steve
>
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