[nzlug] Vaguely OT: Got DVD? Maybe not for long

[Nick Rout]

On Wed, Jun 4, 2008 at 11:12 AM, Liz Q <liz at debian.co.nz> wrote:
> Matthew Poole wrote:
>> It explicitly ISN'T illegal, so long as the only purpose of the device is
>> to peform a non-infringing act. Watching a DVD that you purchased isn't an
>> infringing act. That didn't used to be the case, which is part of the
>> concern that this potential treaty causes. We just got a right granted, and
>> it could as easily be taken away again.
>>
> This still isnt really  linux related, take it to the NZOSS mailing list
> thanks :)
>
> Liz Q

Yes it is, because the css hack is needed on linux, whereas windows
users have licensed decryptors in windvd/powerdvd etc. It is a point
of some importance to linux users.