Walt Mossberg – For iPad and Mobile Devices, a “Port” out of the Norm
In a brief filed in federal court Monday, Universal Music Group states that, when it comes to the millions of promo CDs that it has sent out to music reviewers, radio stations, DJs and other music-industry insiders, throwing them away is “an unauthorized distribution” that violates copyright law. Yes, you read that right–if you’ve ever received a promo CD from UMG, and you don’t still have it, UMG thinks you’re a pirate.
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