From Guy Elden Sent Fri, Oct 31st 1997, 21:01
From Guy Elden Sent Fri, Oct 31st 1997, 21:01
> Read the AHRA: http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/17/ch10.html > > It doesn't refer to "personal use," just "non-commercial use by a > consumer." Please explain how giving away copies is not non-commercial > use. Ok then... I took a look through it. Now, I want to be absolutely clear about this, so let me ask for an "unofficial" opinion on the following... (unless you happen to be an Attorney at Law, in which case I'll be glad to hear an "official" opinion. :) I digitally transfer a CD I bought at HMV to DAT. I give the DAT away to a friend, in exchange for nothing. I can not be sued, no criminal charges brought against me, etc..., as a result of said action. As far as I can tell by reading the Act, this is true. Comments? -- jr