when we are able to check out free cd's at our libraries, are they disobeying the copyright laws? Because unless we don't have a computer nearly everybody rips them despite the cover on the cases.
2007-07-18 23:06:47 · 3 answers · asked by dustdevil_333 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The process of the library lending material is not considered to be "distribution" under copyright law. Your agreement with the library requires you to return all materials lent, under pain of fines or even arrest.
What you do in the privacy of your home is not considered distribution either. But start passing out copies whether on media or by computer network, that is copyright infringement, with severe legal consequences.
2007-07-22 06:43:27 · answer #1 · answered by lare 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, they are not disobeying the copyright laws because libraries are officially sanctioned information lending systems. However, people who copy the CDs they borrow are violating the copyright law. If you like a CD you borrow from the library, go to the store and buy a copy or buy a download from an internet site.
2007-07-18 23:12:48 · answer #2 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Those of us who rip the CD's are breaking the law, whether almost everyone does it or not. The library, simply by lending the CDs out, are not breaking the law.
2007-07-18 23:10:28 · answer #3 · answered by Vaughn 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋