Understanding the DMCA

My oldest son got an i-pod for Christmas. The first order of business was to load CDs to his new found gadget. Then after he completed loading everything we owned onto his new toy...his sights turned to DVDs. Certainly DVDs will load...no problem! DVDs "look" like CD's. DVDs "act" like CD's.

Then came the inevitable question..."Hey dad, why can't I transfer DVDs to my i-pod."

Then came along a Fox Trot comic strip that put Ben's question into perspective. Go here to take a look at Jason's perspective. Here.

For a more formal explanation...go here:

Library of Congress

UCLA

As helpful as the LOC and UCLA are...I think Jason has explained it quite nicely.