That is what allows the checkbox to exist in NCU indicating you wish to back
up packages as well. I do hope Europeans are not using that option... ;-)
Paul F.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: brian.tiplady_at_astrazeneca.com [SMTP:brian.tiplady_at_astrazeneca.com]
>
> I suspect this is an area where European and US interpretations of fair
> use
> or fair dealing diverge. Here is an excerpt from a US site (eff):
>
> Do I have the right to make a copy of my CD for my own personal use?
>
> Yes. The fair use doctrine allows an individual to make a copy of their
> lawfully obtained copyrighted work for their own personal use. Allowing
> people to make a copy of copyrighted music for their personal use provides
> for enhanced consumer convenience through legitimate and lawful copying.
> It
> can also enlarge the exploitable market for the rights holders. The fair
> use
> privilege's personal use right is what allows an individual to make a
> backup
> copy of their computer software as an essential defense against future
> media
> failure.
>
> but I'm pretty sure that in th UK at least the situation is not as clear
> as
> this.
>
> Brian
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