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More Copy Protected CDs?

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the beware-of-disc dept.

Mahonrimoriancumer writes "There are a lot of CDs that have been released recently which can't be played on the computer or *laugh* ripped. Apparently only a few markets have the 'copy protected' CDs while the rest don't. Here is a list of some that are 'protected.' Does anyone know of other CDs with this problem?" I own at least one CD on that list and it ripped just fine, so perhaps that are different versions of the CDs on the market

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  1. running list by characterZer0 · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Is there a running list of 'protected' CDs someplace? Someone should just get protectedcds.com, keep a text list, and throw a banner ad at the top. Then /. could make a slashbox for it, thus eliminating the need for these flame-bait stories.

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  2. Re:I heard of Sting by Pakaran2 · · Score: 1, Redundant

    (sorry, didn't mean this to be anonymous)

    Not only will the rate of return be high, but if folks are smart they'll use their credit card's guaranteed return policy - then, not only will Amazon (or a store you visit and return an item to in 3D) lose your business, they'll have to pay fairly large penalty fees and risk their relationship with the card issuer.

  3. Music industry wants to have its cake and eat it. by Anton+Anatopopov · · Score: 2, Redundant
    They want to sell you a 'license' to listen to the music, but then when you try and make a legitimate copy to protect your investment, they get all legalistic and accuse you of a crime.

    The music industry needs to take a look at its model of doing business. The current model is fundamentally flawed.