Comments on: RealNetworks ’surprised’ by MPAA lawsuit

By: Reader's Write

Reader's Write — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 12:53:27 +0000

They chose to work with “content” “owners” instead of working with those who use their software. They had a choice to say NO to DRM and not to carry “premium” “content” at all, but they chose to carry it.

I hope that this lawsuit will be a lesson for them.

Less outlets for “premium” “content” – more space to great works, be it indies or users who now become creators again.

By: Devil's Advocate

Devil's Advocate — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 12:53:05 +0000

RealNetworks…
RealClueless.

By: A_F

A_F — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 12:16:55 +0000

Huh?

“âThe Seattle company said its software does not circumvent encryption software in violation of the DMCA. The software allows users to store copies of movies on their hard drives, which the company says is a fair use allowed under the DMCA.”

They bought a license from the DVD CCA guys so their software is legally able to deal with the (weak) DVD encryption?

Or did they just used DeCSS code in it?

copyprotection breaking/circumvention is illegal under your laws as far as I remember, even when it is done with the “excuse” of fair use as far as I remember.
And I do remember the old DeCSS episode back then when the MAFIAA was dying already according to their statements (I even listened to the audiotaperecordings of the 2600 guy “Goldstein” [nearly as painful as the tenenbaum tapes])

By: Reader's Write

Reader's Write — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 11:41:53 +0000

I remember when they trialed this and spoke here. I was surprised they even opened dialog. For me, I saw a change. Anyhow I wish them all the best in this lawsuit.