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DMCA violation

Postby dorfd1 » 04 Mar 2009 18:46

VLC violates the DMCA because you can convert comercials dvd to another format on your computer without the use of decryption software.
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Re: DMCA violation

Postby Rémi Denis-Courmont » 04 Mar 2009 21:05

You can remove DVDCSS if you fear this goes against your local laws.
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Re: DMCA violation

Postby Jean-Baptiste Kempf » 05 Mar 2009 01:32

VLC violates the DMCA because you can convert comercials dvd to another format on your computer without the use of decryption software.
DMCA is a US law...
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