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amram
29th January 2006, 02:52
If i have purchased a movie and downloaded it in .avi form what free software can i use to convert it so that i can back it up? and if i have the choice of what format (.avi, .mpeg ect.) which should i pick? and does the same software apply???
blutach
29th January 2006, 02:56
How can you purchase a movie AND download it in AVI form??????

You might wanna read rule 6

:readrule:

Regards
ukb008
29th January 2006, 05:49
Theoretically nobody can stop if one wants to download a movie that he already owns. Only the source will be liable in such a case, not the downloader. But we're talking theory here. The practice is different. We should all take care what we post. What we do in private should best remain private. Rule 6 almost applies to amram's post.

Problem is: it's not easy for a newcomer to assess the underlying guiding principles of a forum. Domm9's is easily the most literate, knowledgeable, techno-savvy environment I have come across. Formative principles and vigilant moderation have kept it that way. There's an astonishing quantity of technical talent here, and help of all kinds are available. We actually insult all this by thinking that we will get assistance for breaking the law. Doom9 has repeatedly gone on record oppsing MPAA and in defense of Fair Use, but he won't help anyone break the law just to take a swipe at MPAA. There are lots of fora that will do that for a kick. But that won't happen here.

But then, we all learn by making mistakes. All's well as long as we do learn.

Regards.
Lil' Jer
29th January 2006, 05:49
How can you purchase a movie AND download it in AVI form??????

There are sites that offer VoD downloads. For example, www.Movielink.com
setarip_old
29th January 2006, 07:00
@ukb008

Hi!Rule 6 almost applies to amram's post.Actually, the "ANNOUNCEMENT" at the top of this, the "Newbies" sub-forum specifically precludes making reference to "downloading files", regardless of the legality of same.

http://forum.doom9.org/announcement.php?f=6
ukb008
29th January 2006, 08:43
Yes, setarip_old, you are right. The announcement will remain valit till 1st september 2007.

Regards.
blutach
29th January 2006, 10:09
If not longer. Just cos you own it, doesn't make the DL legal.

I wonder why this thread remains open.

Regards
killingspree
29th January 2006, 10:55
I wonder why this thread remains open.


because i have to sleep sometimes too ...

@amram: if you own the DVD, do a backup of the original - everything else wouldn't make the least bit of sense...

thread closed