iPod illegal in Oz
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- ribit0
actually that story is wrong on two counts... You can make US iTunes Store purchases from Australia if you have a US billing address, and you can rip your own CDs onto the iPod...both legal.
- Soler0
I think thats the point, ribit. In Australia it is illegal to copy a CD, even if you buy it. I think that is technically true in the states, just not enforced.
- warheros0
im thinking they have different copyright laws than the UK or the US.
- ribit0
They do...
It's all so stupid I missed the CD copying bit... would be interested to see details on the law...
- Super_Chef0
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yup, s'good to be canadian.
- function820
yeah, in canada its not illegal to download music, only illegal to share it
- Super_Chef0
actually, for now at least it IS LEGAL to share it. There is an appeal against it but it's legal for now
- idsgn0
a friend of mine is one of the 29 mentioned in the article!
the labels have nothing though.
- Super_Chef0
yeah, thats just scare tactics. still, it's scary.
- idsgn0
yea, as far as i know nothing ever happened with it. the ISP's basically told the CRIA to screw itself and the judge agreed.