12-26-2012, 09:39 AM
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And they wonder why we rip....
My wife gave me a documentary DVD I'd really like to see. When I inserted in my 27" iMac to watch this morning, however, a message popped up in the player screen: "Not Permitted". Apparently, it won't play on a computer which is where I want to watch it. No wonder piracy is rampant. Now I'll have to explore how to get it onto my iMac whether they like it or not.
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12-26-2012, 03:44 PM
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This sort of thing is why I've ended up switching to Netflix and iTunes. Granted, the major drawback is that you can't find some of the stuff you want to watch... Including, one would assume, the documentary you mention.
I've used a program called RipIt before to accomplish what you mention. If my understanding is correct, it's legal to do so long as the copy is for yourself. Though it may be different in Canada... Just be aware of any legal ramifications is all I'm saying.
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12-26-2012, 03:50 PM
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I did get to watch it, Jay. I used Handbrake to produce a copy I could watch on my iMac then burned it to a DVD and tossed the original that came in the package so I can watch it again if I want to. All legal since I don't intend to either give it away or sell it.
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