Great Moments in VHS Labeling, #2: “WARNING: One Federal Court has held that recording copyrighted T. V. programs is infringement. Such programs should not be recorded.”
The appeals court ruled in favor of Universal (against home taping) in 1981; but the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Sony (and by proxy, all home tapers, and fair use) in 1984.
How Mister Rogers Saved the VCR
In 1984, a landmark case laid down a controversial law regarding copyright infringement. Here’s a look back at the “Betamax Case,” including the role Mister Rogers played in the decision.
(via imremembering)
Don’t Copy that Floppy
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