--- Forwarded Message from Ursula Williams <[log in to unmask]> --- >In-Reply-To: <[log in to unmask]> >References: <[log in to unmask]> >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? ------------------ 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