[albyjimc2]

Well I had no idea they come in a two pack.

I will ask this question though, isn't it against the law to make a copy of anything the is copyrighted. Even if you burn a copy of your own CD to listen to in your car so the original doesn't get torn up, isn't that against the law?

I understand the FBI will not bust into a car and take someone to jail over a few burned CD's (priorities would be rather mixed up!) but the fact still is, it is against the law to make copies of any copyrighted materials, even if it is solely used for your own personal use.

[Binghamton_native]

CleanFilms’ defenses to the Studios’ lawsuit and their Summary Judgment Motion are wrapped up in the “First Sale” and “Fair Use” doctrines.

Do we know this law well enough to say that this was a slam dunk against the company? Yes, at this point the District Court has ruled against them. I think we all know how we feel about some Court decisions. In reading the Clean Films response, this case may yet have to go to the USSC.

[Necrovore]

[i]I will ask this question though, isn't it against the law to make a copy of anything the is copyrighted. Even if you burn a copy of your own CD to listen to in your car so the original doesn't get torn up, isn't that against the law?[/i]

You are allowed to make one copy for archival purposes. Your example would be allowed under current copyright laws.

[Jotmo]

You are mistaken. CD's a DVD's are considered software. You ARE allowed to make back up copies as long as you don't sell them or give them away.

You are also allowed to alter you personal copy of anything for your own personal use.

[ModelBreaker]

I understand the FBI will not bust into a car and take someone to jail over a few burned CD's (priorities would be rather mixed up!)

Not the FBI. But it's pretty easy to have a federal marshall show up and seize all equipment and CD's, even from a little guy. I've had it done.

[Schwaeky]

No its not... fair use doctrine.....