mike acker
October 27th, 2012, 04:52 PM
this probably belongs in audio/Video, or recurring or maybe even sticky. the sysops here are very good; i'm sure they'll know what's proper here
as we all know the RIAA and MPA attacked what they called "music pirates" visciously
Wired: Report (http://www.wired.com/business/2008/12/riaa-says-it-pl/)
Evidently they are taking a new approach now
after retirement I've undertaken a project to recover my vinyl based music collection on CDs that i can play in my car. we used to do this with cassette tapes, and that was legal -- as private/non commercial use.
but when computers came into play the RIAA made music piracy into a huge issue -- as we are all aware.
Now, in regard to Section 1008 of US Title 17, 92Chap10 as revised by AHRA(1992): (http://www.copyright.gov/title17/92chap10.html#1008)
§ 1008. Prohibition on certain infringement actions No action may be brought under this title alleging infringement of copyright based on the manufacture, importation, or distribution of a digital audio recording device, a digital audio recording medium, an analog recording device, or an analog recording medium, or based on the noncommercial use by a consumer of such a device or medium for making digital musical recordings or analog musical recordings.
clearly what we do at home with our own music is private/non-commercial -- like making a play list to play while gabbing on Ubuntu or a CD for the car. still, we note: a computer is a general purpose device, not a music recording device
(Wickipedia essay (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audio_Home_Recording_Act#cite_ref-2))
The AHRA's definition of "digital audio recording device" includes explicit exceptions for devices that are used primarily to record non-musical sounds (such as dictation devices and answering machines) and for "professional equipment". The definition of professional equipment was to have been set by the Department of Commerce, though these regulations have never been issued. "Professional" minidisc recorders without SCMS cost thousands of dollars.
The AHRA's definition of "digital audio recording media" explicitly excludes pre-recorded but recordable media, and storage media used primarily to store information other than musical works.
but distributing any of our privately owned music -- or downloading -- is clearly an invitation to trouble. and this would include artwork, biographies, and lyrics. this is all copyright stuff. whatever came in the plastic CD pack -- is ok for me to use privately but that it, period.
accordingly it is imperative that we prevent our music player systems from any internet access for any reason.
obviously music players are extremely popular . still it's important to understand what's allowed and what is not -- and how to keep within the limit.
as we all know the RIAA and MPA attacked what they called "music pirates" visciously
Wired: Report (http://www.wired.com/business/2008/12/riaa-says-it-pl/)
Evidently they are taking a new approach now
after retirement I've undertaken a project to recover my vinyl based music collection on CDs that i can play in my car. we used to do this with cassette tapes, and that was legal -- as private/non commercial use.
but when computers came into play the RIAA made music piracy into a huge issue -- as we are all aware.
Now, in regard to Section 1008 of US Title 17, 92Chap10 as revised by AHRA(1992): (http://www.copyright.gov/title17/92chap10.html#1008)
§ 1008. Prohibition on certain infringement actions No action may be brought under this title alleging infringement of copyright based on the manufacture, importation, or distribution of a digital audio recording device, a digital audio recording medium, an analog recording device, or an analog recording medium, or based on the noncommercial use by a consumer of such a device or medium for making digital musical recordings or analog musical recordings.
clearly what we do at home with our own music is private/non-commercial -- like making a play list to play while gabbing on Ubuntu or a CD for the car. still, we note: a computer is a general purpose device, not a music recording device
(Wickipedia essay (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audio_Home_Recording_Act#cite_ref-2))
The AHRA's definition of "digital audio recording device" includes explicit exceptions for devices that are used primarily to record non-musical sounds (such as dictation devices and answering machines) and for "professional equipment". The definition of professional equipment was to have been set by the Department of Commerce, though these regulations have never been issued. "Professional" minidisc recorders without SCMS cost thousands of dollars.
The AHRA's definition of "digital audio recording media" explicitly excludes pre-recorded but recordable media, and storage media used primarily to store information other than musical works.
but distributing any of our privately owned music -- or downloading -- is clearly an invitation to trouble. and this would include artwork, biographies, and lyrics. this is all copyright stuff. whatever came in the plastic CD pack -- is ok for me to use privately but that it, period.
accordingly it is imperative that we prevent our music player systems from any internet access for any reason.
obviously music players are extremely popular . still it's important to understand what's allowed and what is not -- and how to keep within the limit.