I Want the Music Industry in the Games Until They Die Playing
Posted on 02.16.06 by Widge @ 9:52 am

Here's the latest from the EFF. Apparently making a backup of a CD, just for your own use, is a no-no. Oh, and ripping your CD for your own personal use to an iPod is also infringement.

I will be so glad when this industry and paradigm dies. Keep on suing the elderly and telling your customers they're criminals, guys. Good job. Keep it up.

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