Maid Marian
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UK 'has the worst copyright laws'
I didn't realise it was illegal to copy a CD to the pc / iPod, I just thought it was illegal to share the CD with others 
| Quote: | UK copyright laws "needlessly criminalise" music fans and need to be updated, a consumer watchdog says.
UK laws that make it a copyright violation to copy a CD that you own onto a computer or iPod should be changed, says Consumer Focus.
The call came after global umbrella group Consumers International put the UK in last place in a survey of 16 countries' copyright laws.
Consumer Focus said the UK had to catch up with the rest of the world.
"UK copyright law is the oldest, but also the most out of date," said Ed Mayo, chief executive of Consumer Focus.
"The current system puts unrealistic limits on our listening and viewing habits and is rapidly losing credibility among consumers. A broad 'fair use' exception would bring us in line with consumer expectations, technology and the rest of the world." |
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/8000876.stm
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julie
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You aren't alone I also thought it was acceptable !
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Kellie
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I wasnt aware of that either
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frys_red_jacket
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i knew, just didnt care 
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julie
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Ooooo you law breaker you
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Leo
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Over here in Holland you are allowed to copy/download music for your own use, but you are not allowed to share it with others, which I would never do  , honestly
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Maid Marian
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| Leo wrote: | | Over here in Holland you are allowed to copy/download music for your own use, but you are not allowed to share it with others, which I would never do , honestly |
That's what I thought the law was over here too Leo but obviously not 
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