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How can you tell if CDs are copy protected? The only CP method I know of is on Avex CDs(?).
I came across CDs that where in "Connected" or something format, is that a CP method?
Reason I ask is because I know these CDs can't be played in PCs and that is the only way I can listen to them.
Just would like to know before I buy.
Copy protected CDs (as well as their cases) are not allowed to display the "compact disc digital audio" logo as they usually try to achieve some sort of "protection" by breaking official CD format standards in various ways.
My question is why don't more labels use copy protect? Do they realize many of their customers like to convert to digital libraries? Do they think putting copy protect is useless because there are many CD/DVD drives than can see past them? I want answers.
Copy protected CDs (as well as their cases) are not allowed to display the "compact disc digital audio" logo as they usually try to achieve some sort of "protection" by breaking official CD format standards in various ways.
This is why I won't knowingly buy anything that is copy protected. If that logo isn't on it I don't want it - I'm talking to you FFX-2. I honestly though that was a wierd ass choice of an album to use the Avex copy protection on.
Anyway, I think they don't copy protect most CDs because in a certain sense it's a hopeless, uphill battle - think how much it would cost and how much product is already out there. However, I'm sure whatever format comes after the CD I'm sure the industry is going to splash some kind of protection all over it in one way or another. Of course, some guy in this garage will break it and everything will start anew.
Also, has anyone seen what the RIAA has been up to lately? Targeting college networks looking for people DLing and threatening to sue the students if they refuse to settle? I'm not saying DLing is right, but that is devilishly evil and brilliant at the same time. I mean who here had money to blow when they were in school, let alone pay a $3,000 settlement?
This is why I won't knowingly buy anything that is copy protected.
Same here.
I only listen to music while I am on the PC(don't have a CD player and don't want one), and I always rip my CDs to MP3s.
If a CD has CP on it, I won't buy it and just DL MP3s instead.
If you look at it, CP always backfires. It always gets cracked and most people aren't willing to buy a CD they can't do as they please with.
Thanks for the pointers, I guess now I can be a bit more aware.