Legal Question in Technology Law in California

I am running the Ubuntu Linux operating system on my computer. I read that I need a package called "libdvdcss" to play encrypted DVDs. I read that "libdvdcss" may be illegal in the United States because it cracks the encryption. I would like a sure answer about the legality of libdvdcss for DVD playback.


Asked on 7/06/11, 1:20 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Christopher Steuart IT Forensics, Inc.

You may want to resubmit this under Intellectual Property or Copyright to raise you prospects of getting your question in front of somebody who will answer it. Something I would suggest is that a free answer on LawGuru is probably not going provide safe harbor under following advice of counsel concept. I would encourage you to find an IP/Copyright attorney licensed in California.

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Answered on 7/06/11, 1:44 pm
Bryan Whipple Bryan R. R. Whipple, Attorney at Law

If you put the search terms"libdvdcss illegal" into Google, you'll see a lively debate on this topic is under way.

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Answered on 7/07/11, 1:55 pm


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