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Is it possible to legally transfer DVDs to computer in Canada? If so, what software is the most accessible and useful?

Thank you

don't quote me but i think if you own the DVD you can make one backup copy.

I use Alcohol 120% to copy DVDs. It's easy enough to use. I don't know if it allows copying a copy-protected disc, though. The ones I copy were intended for redistribution by the copyright holder. It creates an image file that is read on a virtual DVD drive (done within Alcohol 120%) and would only be able to read those files on other computers with similar virtual drives.

I have no knowledge of copyright law in Canada. Sorry I can be of no help there.

*edited for clarity*

don't quote me but i think if you own the DVD you can make one backup copy.

Does the definition of backup copy include a digital copy (non-disc)?

Who really cares, unless you are only going to be using it to distribute thousands of copies. But if it is just for your own use, I wouldn't worry about the legality of it just do it. If the police come and bust you for it then I will pay your bail.

I use Alcohol 120% to copy non-copyrighted DVDs. It's easy enough to use. I don't know if it allows copying a copyrighted disc, though. It creates an image file that is read on a virtual DVD drive (done within Alcohol 120%) and would only be able to read those files on other computers with similar virtual drives.

I have no knowledge of copyright law in Canada. Sorry I can be of no help there.

Thanks, but I was interested in ripping only copyrighted discs (movies, TV series).

Does the definition of backup copy include a digital copy (non-disc)?

i think it explains it at the start of the movie. when the copyright warning comes across.

Who really cares, unless you are only going to be using it to distribute thousands of copies. But if it is just for your own use, I wouldn't worry about the legality of it just do it. If the police come and bust you for it then I will pay your bail.

I have a fear of being v&. Besides, I have a reputation for not illegally downloading/distributing anything on computers. I like to keep that standard.


i think it explains it at the start of the movie. when the copyright warning comes across.

Most of the copyright warning says FBI, so I'm not sure if it applies to Canada.

Most of the copyright warning says FBI, so I'm not sure if it applies to Canada.

Damn Canucks you can nationalize your health care but dont have a secret police and you leech off our.

I have a fear of being v&. Besides, I have a reputation for not illegally downloading/distributing anything on computers. I like to keep that standard.

You really should drop that fear of yours especially if you think you will get dragged out at 4 in the morning over something as silly as this, but ok.

How do you get a reputation for not doing those things?

IIRC it's legal to make at least one copy of your own disc for own use in virtually all countries; that includes a copy on alternate media.

In Canada, furthermore, you're not restricted not only from creating copies for own use, but also from sharing them.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_copyright_law#Music_Recordings


I have a fear of being v&.
And they call me paranoid...


Besides, I have a reputation for not illegally downloading/distributing anything on computers.
Everybody in Canada has. It's legal.

IIRC it's legal to make at least one copy of your own disc for own use in virtually all countries; that includes a copy on alternate media.

In Canada, furthermore, you're not restricted not only from creating copies for own use, but also from sharing them.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_copyright_law#Music_Recordings

I am assuming music recordings fall under the same category as DVD video.


Everybody in Canada has. It's legal.

Does that include torrenting games?

I am assuming music recordings fall under the same category as DVD video.
Pretty much everything does, there's not much distinction between types.


Does that include torrenting games?
I wouldn't get overconfident, but apparently yes. However, there are caveats, such as with uploading the torrent, which falls under distribution rather than copy creation. These are mostly just theoretical though.

Most of the copyright warning says FBI, so I'm not sure if it applies to Canada.

check. sometimes there is one from Interpol...

They have computers in Canada now?