[X4U] Re: Any legal restrictions on CD songs as gift loaded on iPod

[Ton Ensing]

I'd say that 'keep the original' is the main issue here. If you  
delete the bought digital items from your computer I'd say it's all  
perfectly legal. If you supply a backup CD with the gift, that's  
legal too, as the items are transferred to the new owner (who can  
legally make a backup copy for him/herself).
Technically you're still the buyer of the songs of course, but I see  
no problem there. That's what happens when you give something to  
someone else (just like giving a regular CD).

Ton

>>> Yes. A “backup” of the CD is for your personal use, not for
>>> gifting. Ripped
>>> songs are for your own use, not for gifting on an iPod. Do people
>>> do it
>>> anyway? Of course. Is it legal? No.
>>
>> Have any of you ever read the "Fair Use" clause of the Copyright
>> Act, or are you just repeating what you here in the media?
>
> I'd love to hear your explanation of how giving someone a copy of a
> CD when you keep the original is "Fair Use" and not stealing. (By the
> way, I hate the RIAA and recording industry as much as the next guy,
> but I don't condone stealing.)

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