Are DVDs Software Or Films? 387
NewsWatcher writes: "In Australia a court case with international ramifications will decide if DVDs are software or films. If they are designated as software, rental prices will go through the roof, if they are films their distribution cannot be limited under copyright laws.
This article explains the ins and outs ." Unrelated incident -- FatRatBastard writes: "C|Net News is reporting that the new Warner Bros Powerpuff Girls DVD is infected with the FunLove virus. Note this only effects those who install the supplemental Windows software that comes on the DVD. The article claims that "The virus only affects PCs that load the disc, not DVD players" so I'm not sure if the DVD auto installs software if loaded on a Win PC, or if infection only happens if the user chooses to install the supplemental software."
Its the Content, Stupid. (Score:5, Funny)
Im going home to watch Redhat 7.2 now, Don't post any spoilers.
Both, but Powerpuffs have a virus? (Score:5, Funny)
It depends.
But the thing that's disturbing is that the Powerpuff Girls have a virus. It must be the work of that villain MoJo JoJo! Quick, call the mayor's secretary, she'll know what to do!
Re:Is a CD music or software? (Score:5, Funny)
DVD's will be defined as whatever will end up making the MPAA/RIAA/Bill Gates/the Illuminati/the Stonecutters/Ted Turner the most money.
Re:Both, but Powerpuffs have a virus? (Score:2, Funny)
Re:Both, but Powerpuffs have a virus? (Score:4, Funny)
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Mojo Jojo Strikes Again (Score:4, Funny)
Blossom: Not so fast, Mojo! The DVD runs just fine under linux if you use DeCSS!
Re:Powerpuff Girls DVD is infected with FunLove (Score:2, Funny)
Man, you need to seriously get out and meet some real (adult) women. Besides being anthropomorphic ink splotches, they're kindergartners for heaven's sake!
virus == terrorism (Score:4, Funny)
I guess this doesn't count? (Score:1, Funny)
http://www.dvdeastereggs.com [dvdeastereggs.com]
Re:Both, but Powerpuffs have a virus? (Score:3, Funny)
Unfortunately that would violate the DMCA.
Congratulations, you're now a terrorist.
Re:Is a CD music or software? (Score:3, Funny)
Are DVDs Software Or Films? (Score:2, Funny)