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Lawsuit Challenges Copy-protected CDs

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the truth-in-advertising dept.

acer123 writes "An article states that 'The five major record companies have been hit with a class-action lawsuit charging that new CDs designed to thwart Napster-style piracy are defective and should either be barred from sale or carry warning labels.'"

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  1. What if they win? by L.+VeGas · · Score: 5, Funny

    The record companies will be required to distribute rebate coupons for free Sharpies.

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  2. Re:NOT digital quality by TweeKinDaBahx · · Score: 4, Funny

    Or how about a nice "To copy this CD, you must purchase a felt-tipped marker" sticker or a "Must purchase a CD-Burner which is supported by CloneCD and has a RAW read capabilty" sticker.

    I just want to see the "Can also be downloaded as 128Kbit MP3s from #mp3l4m0rz on dalnet"

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