Backup Copies

Remember the time that Jack Valenti shared with us his views on Fair Use? Some things have not changed.
bq.There is no right in the copyright law to make backup copies of motion pictures, so the whole argument that people should have the right to make backup copies of DVDs has no legal support whatsoever. It’s against consumers’ interests to permit devices that make backup copies because there is no way that a device can distinguish between a backup copy for personal use and making a copy for friends, family acquaintances or even selling on the street corner.” – Fritz Attaway What ever would we do without the RIAA looking out for our best interests?