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Labels Plan to Sue Real over RealDVD, But Real Strikes First

Tuesday, September 30, 2008

The Associated Press and CNET are both seperately reporting that the major movie studios are set to file suit against Real over its DVD copying software, apparently ready to ask for a temporary restraining order to prevent distribution of RealDVD. But as Harry pointed out bright and early this morning, Real has landed the first punch. [...]

RealDVD Now Available; Ten Free Copies for Technologizer Community Members

Tuesday, September 30, 2008

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[UPDATE: RealDVD is already the subject of legal wrangling--Real announced today that it's suing the Hollywood studios to protect the product against charges that it's illegal. Press release here.] RealNetworks is announcing that its RealDVD software is available for download and purchase today. It is, for the moment at least, unique: It’s the first software for [...]

Real DVDs Ripped to Your PC. Legally. Really?

Sunday, September 7, 2008

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Have you ever ripped a commercial DVD to your PC? If so, you’ve probably used a product like Handbrake whose legality is at best sketchy, since it breaks copy protection and therefore violates the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. Chances of the copyright police breaking down your door and hauling you away are slim. But starting [...]