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libdvdcss legal status [was: Re: Bug#265352: grub: Debian splash images for Grub]



On Thu, 23 Sep 2004 15:06:34 -0700 Josh Triplett wrote:

> See also libdvdcss, a piece of software that is Free Software in all
> jurisdictions except the United States, in which its use is restricted
> by ridiculous laws.

If you are referring to DMCA, I'm afraid that EUCD is very much similar
in spirit and effect.
Hence libdvdcss will be considered illegal in the European Union, as
well.   :-(

Correct me, if I'm wrong, and I would really like to be wrong here...

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