--- Forwarded Message from Marty Dewindt <[log in to unmask]> ---

>Date: Tue, 21 May 2002 16:01:43 -0500
>To: Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum               <[log in to unmask]>
>From: Marty Dewindt <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Re: #6694 Copy-protection crashes computers?
>In-Reply-To: <[log in to unmask]>

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  A felt tip marker or tape can defeat the protection.  Anyway, here is the 
link to the MacCentral article that talks about this issue:

http://maccentral.macworld.com/news/0205/10.audiocds.php

Marty

At 01:22 PM 5/21/2002 -0400, you wrote:
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> >Date: Fri, 17 May 2002 11:12:20 -0600
> >To: Language Learning and Technology International Information 
> Forum               <[log in to unmask]>
> >From: Ursula Williams <[log in to unmask]>
> >Subject: Copy-protection crashes computers?
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>This came to my attention last evening by way of one of our Arts and
>Letters consultants. I wanted to share it with you, and to learn if
>there is confirmation from other institutions:
>
>
> >There is a new generation of copy-protected audio CDs that can crash
> >your computer or render it unable to start up properly.
> >
> >These discs are not audio CDs following the standard industry
> >specification, and will say "Will not work on PC/Mac" in place of the
> >Compact Disc logo. If you intend to play an audio CD on your
> >computer, inspect the packaging for any warnings about
> >computer-specific copy protection measures present on the disc.
> >
> >Inserting one of these discs into a computer can cause unexpected
> >harmful results, including freezes, crashes, and startup problems
> >that may require the machine to be sent back to the vendor for
> >service. This service will not be covered under warranty, and charges
> >for these incidents will be the responsibility of the individual user.
>
>Ursula Williams
>Notre Dame