Re: [SLUG] SLE 10 is now shipping.

From: michael hast (evylrobot19@cox.net)
Date: Sun Jul 23 2006 - 22:07:28 EDT


Possum wrote:

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>
> The other question (may not be relevant) I have is the question of
> legality of playing DVD's... Is it possible to (legally) play them on
> SLED?
>
> Honestly, I really like the SLED 10 screenshots (they're pretty)...but
> if it doesn't offer the same operational value, I think I'll remain
> with my current distro.
>
> Thanks,
> Possum
Okay, you've hit on something there that I have seen alluded to, but
never heard anything outright on. Is it illegal to play DVD's on
free-as-in-beer Linux? If so, by what rational? To me, it seems like
making it illegal to play records if you are using the wrong kind of
amplifier. Please enlighten. Thanks.

--Michael

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