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Re: Copyright/Fair use question
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Thu, 7 Feb 2002 22:20:51 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Horst Lehner writes:
> Hello,
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> > Suppose I buy a CD and, in accordance with my understanding "fair use"
> > regulations, I make a copy for my own private use. I retain the original
> > but listen to the copy. Now suppose at some point my finances become
> > strained, and I am obliged to sell the original copy of the CD. What am I
> > required to do with my backup copy? Do I give it to the buyer for no
> > additional charge? Do I destroy it?
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> I don't know about the US, but here in Germany, we pay part of the price for
> each tape deck, CD burner, etc. into a pool that is meant to compensate the
> artists and copyright holders for the private copies made with those
> devices. Consequently, our law allows us to make such copies, provided they
> are for our own private use. Note that the term "private use" is a lot more
> loose than "backup use". For example, it is legitimate to make a copy to
> give away to a relative or friend. It is also legal to borrow a CD and make
> a copy for one's own use. Of course, any commercial use of the copies is
> prohibited. But I would feel safe selling the original of the CD and keeping
> the copy, because the end result is the same as if I would briefly borrow
> the CD from the buyer, and make the copy. Again, this is just Germany, and
> potentially other countries in the EU.
With the exception of the Artist's pool, the situation is similar in
Portugal. You can copy whatever you wish, as long as you have bought the
original and don't make any money selling the copies (giveaways are OK).
Pedro
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| The whole problem here in the U.S. is that corporations don't want to miss out on a single penny. The recent Copyright laws (DMCA) basicly state that if you didn't pay for it, then you're a criminal... if you want to see what something is, pay for (...) (23 years ago, 8-Feb-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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| Hello, (...) I don't know about the US, but here in Germany, we pay part of the price for each tape deck, CD burner, etc. into a pool that is meant to compensate the artists and copyright holders for the private copies made with those devices. (...) (23 years ago, 7-Feb-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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