Re: Is it legal to make DVD copies of VHS for yourself?
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does anyone- especially copywrite law lawyers- know if it is legal by federal law to make a copy of, say, a Disney movie that you own in VHS format by burning it onto a DVD disc? This would be for your own use, not distribution to others.
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The answer surpirsingly is YES. Under the consumer protection amendndment to the Copyright laws, a private person may make a copy of a copyrighted work onto a different media formant for personal use. This amendment was added during the 70's when cassettes became the rage.
As far as Software goes it depends on the license agreement (remember you don't actualy own SW you just buy a license to use it) but most allow for a "back-up" copy on the same or different media.
Enjoy AC while your wife babysits!
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