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Old 03-06-2012, 02:47 PM   #29
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But the service probably isn't aimed at technically-able people such as yourself. I imagine there are quite a few people who would be happy to pay a modest sum (if it is modest) to get a digital version of their DVDs.
But it would be totally unnecessary service if not for the DRM that they themselves chose to use.

The only reason there isn't an incredibly easy-to-use DVD 'convert for iPod/iPad' option in iTunes is because of the DRM and the DMCA.

I think Ninjalawyer has it right. They're doing this token gesture to try to get DVD ripping removed from the permitted exceptions to the DMCA in the USA.
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