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    Burning (rental) DVDs

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by jonnybardo, Jun 2, 2006.

  1. jonnybardo

    jonnybardo Notebook Consultant

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    First off, I assume that it is only illegal to sell copies of rented DVDs, not burn them for private use. Yes?

    That aside, is it possible to burn Netflix and other rented DVDs? I tried once with a Netflix DVD and it didn't work; a friend reported the same. Is there a way around this?
     
    jonnybardo, Jun 2, 2006
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  2. Unreal

    Unreal Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    l think its possible but making copies of them for yourself IS illegal.
     
    Unreal, Jun 2, 2006
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  3. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Pretty sure its possible, due to technology today.

    However, I would assume they would place devices on such DVDs to screw up the laser when 'burning' rental DVDs?

    DVDs nowadays aren't that expensive though...
     
    coriolis, Jun 2, 2006
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  4. drumfu

    drumfu super modfu

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    sorry, topic is a no-no
     
    drumfu, Jun 2, 2006
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