Overcoming Music CD Protection?
Wednesday, April 30, 2003 by mooshoo | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
Today I returned to my house eager to listen to Reliant K's new CD (yeah... I know... Reliant K is 'lame' but still I like some of their stuff) only to find they have followed the popular trend of preventing computer's ability to play CD's. This pissed me off to say the least. I go out and buy your cd and that's how you re-pay me? I don't have a decent sound system besides my computer, so .
I know there are ways to get around this 'protection' but I haven't a clue what they are... perhaps special media players (or maybe it takes some intense hacking, I don't know). Anyone had luck with ways to listen to locked CD's on their computers? (maybe it will even be 'on-site-topic' and be skinable
I know there are ways to get around this 'protection' but I haven't a clue what they are... perhaps special media players (or maybe it takes some intense hacking, I don't know). Anyone had luck with ways to listen to locked CD's on their computers? (maybe it will even be 'on-site-topic' and be skinable
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paxx
Reply #42 Friday, May 2, 2003 7:38 AM
Reply #42 Friday, May 2, 2003 7:38 AM
Elfie, I bought a car, and I should be able to drive it how I want it.
I am pretty darn pissed that I can't run through red lights if I want to, or drive at 200 mph, or even drive while drunk if it pleases me.
I am pretty darn pissed that I can't run through red lights if I want to, or drive at 200 mph, or even drive while drunk if it pleases me.
Jafo
Reply #43 Friday, May 2, 2003 7:42 AM
Reply #43 Friday, May 2, 2003 7:42 AM
Glad I'm now 'pathetic', Elfkura.
Good to see I'm improving...
UHRBid...only because I removed that post...
Good to see I'm improving...
UHRBid...only because I removed that post...
Elfkura
Reply #44 Friday, May 2, 2003 7:47 AM
Reply #44 Friday, May 2, 2003 7:47 AM
Listening to my CD is harming no one. Driving recklessly on the road (even if you want to, it's your choice) endangers the lives around you plus yourself. That is a violation of other people's rights. If I have paid my respects and I just want to sit back, read, and enjoy some music... I'm not violating anyone's rights. I'm sorry the difference could not be applicable.
werewolf
Reply #45 Friday, May 2, 2003 7:50 AM
Reply #45 Friday, May 2, 2003 7:50 AM
When I buy a CD I want to be able to put the tracks on my computer so as to facilitate customized playlists. I'm not going to give it to anyone. Is that wrong? Copy protected CD's prevent me from doing that. It's still for my own personal use. What is the harm?
Jafo
Reply #46 Friday, May 2, 2003 7:51 AM
Reply #46 Friday, May 2, 2003 7:51 AM
I'll use the 'pathetic' argument that the artist's property rights are being violated...
UHRBid
Reply #47 Friday, May 2, 2003 7:52 AM
Reply #47 Friday, May 2, 2003 7:52 AM
in the strictest of senses, it's is considered illegal in most major countries.
but if you want to look on the bright side, you'll get criticized for it, but no one actually does anything
but if you want to look on the bright side, you'll get criticized for it, but no one actually does anything
UHRBid
Reply #49 Friday, May 2, 2003 7:56 AM
Reply #49 Friday, May 2, 2003 7:56 AM
jafo, I've seen that 'bryceworld' wallpaper you made... it violated itself plenty enough
mooshoo
Reply #51 Friday, May 2, 2003 1:03 PM
@ the violations
paxx, your car similie was a point well taken, but I don't think it's similar enough.
-running through a red light or going 200 endangers other people, where playing a cd in a personal device doesn't endanger anyone at all.
It's just too bad that bands must take these measures. You're exactly right in the fact tat what it's really doing is taking more money from the badns themself and sending it off to these 'security' techniques... it also just pisses guys off
I know I can't completely blame the band for what happened... but I can't help but be angry at them and next time I'll know better than to buy their cd, because my money can be better spent where I won't be restricted.
Reply #51 Friday, May 2, 2003 1:03 PM
@ the violationspaxx, your car similie was a point well taken, but I don't think it's similar enough.
-running through a red light or going 200 endangers other people, where playing a cd in a personal device doesn't endanger anyone at all.
It's just too bad that bands must take these measures. You're exactly right in the fact tat what it's really doing is taking more money from the badns themself and sending it off to these 'security' techniques... it also just pisses guys off
I know I can't completely blame the band for what happened... but I can't help but be angry at them and next time I'll know better than to buy their cd, because my money can be better spent where I won't be restricted.
Cavanaugh
Reply #52 Friday, May 2, 2003 8:18 PM
Reply #52 Friday, May 2, 2003 8:18 PM
I dont understand why copy protection is an issue for music at least - correct me if im wrong but music is meant to be heard - therefore its has to be decoded somewhere along the line, or all we would hear is kasjfhdo qie;qilvuq3bpbrcq;3irhbq;iwehuvgqp8i3ghvrqijhcqleqiwqpciw;bdeflqkwrb
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Reply #41 Friday, May 2, 2003 7:35 AM
*innocent look*... why should aI watch my language, I don't see anything