Re: Stallman Admits to Copyright Infringement
On Tue, May 16, 2000 at 12:17:10AM -0700, Joseph Carter wrote:
> don't have to buy CDs. However, I know a few people who have listened to
> a few mp3s off the net (by napster, by DCC from a friend, or by icecast
> and similar) and then went out to buy the CD with that song on it.
Could you please quote the section of copyright law which allows
this "try before you buy?" It's (IMHO) an internet fallacy. It's illegal
whether you buy the CD or not. Same for pirated software.
> That said, there is a problem with mp3s on the Internet. I would say
> 10-15% of all uses of mp3 audio are probably illegal trading. (before you
> DARE claim the number any higher than that you'd damned well better do
> your homework regarding commercial and industrial applications of the
> technology..)
I hope you have too. I suspect there is very little legitimate use yet.
Hamish
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