Court Rules DVD Burning Software Is Illegal

In a decision that has both far-reaching implications for both Hollywood and DVD consumers alike, Federal Court Judge Susan Illston of San Francisco handed down a decision that bars 321 Studios, maker of DVDxCopy, from selling its products. Judge Illston ruled based on her interpretation of current copyright law. 321 Studios must recall its products from store shelves within seven days of the ruling. DVDxCopy is a popular DVD burning software for PCs that allows users to make back up copies of commercial DVDs. For all the details and reaction from both Hollywood and 321 Studios, check out the report from CNET. For an earlier report on this issue, Click Here.