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WARNING!!!!
Mac users may want to check the labels on their music CDs twice, as copy-protected audio discs flooding the market may lead to serious problems when they are played on some computer systems.
Since copy-protected discs are not standard CDs, Apple Computer says they are not meant to be played on its products. In addition, repairs required to undo damage caused by such discs are not covered by its warranties. Unlike standard audio CDs, copy-protected audio discs embed software that seeks to block certain uses of songs, for example, preventing consumers from copying the tracks onto a hard drive. Sony, whose Epic label published Dion's "A New Day has Come," has included a warning telling customers that the disc is not compatible with Macs or PCs. Some CD-ROMs include these warning labels, and some have been recalled by the record company after problems have surfaced. However, the best defense against accidental destruction of Ogilvy property is to check the CD-Rom media with the manufacturer or music company before you place it in your machine. As always, the burning or ripping of un-copyrighted music for sharing purposes is illegal and Ogilvy does not condone or support such action. As for warranty issues, Apple is not held responsible:
"Apple designs its CD drives to support media that conforms to (published Compact Disc) standards," Apple said in a report recently posted on its Web site. "Therefore, any attempt to use nonstandard discs with Apple CD drives will be considered a misapplication of the product. Under the terms of Apple's one-year limited warranty, AppleCare Protection Plan, or other Apple Care agreements, any misapplication of the product is excluded from Apple's repair coverage.":crap
Mac users may want to check the labels on their music CDs twice, as copy-protected audio discs flooding the market may lead to serious problems when they are played on some computer systems.
Since copy-protected discs are not standard CDs, Apple Computer says they are not meant to be played on its products. In addition, repairs required to undo damage caused by such discs are not covered by its warranties. Unlike standard audio CDs, copy-protected audio discs embed software that seeks to block certain uses of songs, for example, preventing consumers from copying the tracks onto a hard drive. Sony, whose Epic label published Dion's "A New Day has Come," has included a warning telling customers that the disc is not compatible with Macs or PCs. Some CD-ROMs include these warning labels, and some have been recalled by the record company after problems have surfaced. However, the best defense against accidental destruction of Ogilvy property is to check the CD-Rom media with the manufacturer or music company before you place it in your machine. As always, the burning or ripping of un-copyrighted music for sharing purposes is illegal and Ogilvy does not condone or support such action. As for warranty issues, Apple is not held responsible:
"Apple designs its CD drives to support media that conforms to (published Compact Disc) standards," Apple said in a report recently posted on its Web site. "Therefore, any attempt to use nonstandard discs with Apple CD drives will be considered a misapplication of the product. Under the terms of Apple's one-year limited warranty, AppleCare Protection Plan, or other Apple Care agreements, any misapplication of the product is excluded from Apple's repair coverage.":crap