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On Sat, 16 Aug 2003 05:55:06 GMT, keved
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>in article slrnbjr97o.32m.The.Central.Scrutiniz...625.kaosol.net,
>TCS at wrote on 8/15/03 8:28 PM:
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>> On Sat, 16 Aug 2003 02:46:44 GMT, keved <> wrote:
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>>> Some disks are pretty expensive and go out of print. Some situations of use
>>> result in almost single-play use...especially with kids while travelling.
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>> Then tape them. No TV that can be played in anything smaller than a bus will
>> show a picture quality difference between tape in good condition and DVD.
>
>Why would this be any more ethical than backing up to DVD?
>

Because it proves the use is for personal use only, whereas digital
"backup" copies can be mis-used, and are everyday. That is regardless
of your intent.

>And could you recommend a good VHS deck that fits in my laptop?

Your laptop has video out. Fine. If you get a **** box TV, and a
**** box VCR, you can let them at it. Do you really want to let them
that close to your laptop all the time?

You are painting yourself into a corner.