[Cube] Re: External DVD/CD burner options

[Ronald Steinke]

On 29 December, 2005, at 3:46:29, Donald Schwab wrote:

> The best advantage of an external CD/DVD burner is that you can  
> make direct copies of CDs and DVDs.

Slightly incorrect response to the issue. You cannot make direct  
copies of commercially made CDs and DVDs that contain anti-piracy  
coding without using a ripper program like MacTheRipper.

Also, there is the issue of legality. Many manufacturers are saying  
that you do not have the right to make a working/use copy of their  
discs despite a court decision that a purchaser has the right to make  
a personal backup/work copy of a disc to protect their original disc  
from wear and damage. The crux of the matter is whether the copy is  
ever discovered in possession or use and by whom.