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Ripping CDs illegal???

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2/24/08 at 6:59pm
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Re: Ripping CDs illegal???

Yeah, I remember that. Didn't go over well if I recall.
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2/24/08 at 9:21pm
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Re: Ripping CDs illegal???

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Originally Posted by Scott Strang
Okay; I have to ask a question. Unless one is sharing files via P2P or usenet how the hell will anyone even know what one has on their pc? What about people who lock down their pc's?

If you fly with your laptop, it could be confiscated from you then.

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2/25/08 at 5:59am
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Re: Ripping CDs illegal???

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If you fly with your laptop, it could be confiscated from you then.
Isn't that only as yougo through customs as you're leaving or entering the country? And (presumably) only for security issues or child porn? I don't think customs normally cares about ripped music files.

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2/25/08 at 6:26am
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Re: Ripping CDs illegal???

Customs probably doesn't, but they seem to love confiscating computers with no probable cause.
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2/26/08 at 8:09am
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Re: Ripping CDs illegal???

Laptop confiscations by customs officials are becoming a serious problem. One law firm now gives out laptops with absolutely no data on them, requiring their lawyers to connect remotely to head office to consult their files. This way, client confidentiality is maintained.
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