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To: Huntingtonian
Unfortunately you do need to hunt around on the INTERNET for Linux compatible DVD, MPEG-2 and MP3 software

Mainly because that stuff is pirateware, isn't it? If not Red Hat would be carrying it in their complete distribution of GNU/Linux, don't you think?

39 posted on 06/15/2004 5:13:02 PM PDT by Golden Eagle
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To: Golden Eagle
No, it's because Red Hat doesn't want to violate any patents.
40 posted on 06/15/2004 5:39:01 PM PDT by TechJunkYard (Hello, I'm a TAGLINE virus. Please help me spread by copying me into YOUR tag line.)
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To: Golden Eagle
Mainly because that stuff is pirateware, isn't it?

If I buy a DVD I have the right to view it on my home computer. I do not have the right to publicly broadcast, copy for resale, etc. I do have the right to make personal copies for backup. I do have the right to take excerpts for a review.

This "pirateware" allows me to do all that. Yes, I know it can be used for illegal copying, but then a gun can be used for illegal killing too. Should we ban guns?

73 posted on 06/16/2004 2:13:03 PM PDT by antiRepublicrat
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