Re: Today's terrifying copyright news (fwd)

You are reading out of context. If the defendant hadn't put them on a
computer that was "sharable" there wouldn't be an issue. 

When they sue someone for copying via a computer that is not used to
share files, then you can worry (actually, the guy who hires the lawyer
who makes the argument will worry about being fined for bringing a
frivilous lawsuit or at worst one where damages are the difference in
price between the two formats when purchased for a single personal use).

"Internet" news is about as significant as "urban myths", and librarians
need to be a bit more critical.

Aaron

NOT AN OFFICIAL OPINION FROM LC

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