--- 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]> ------------------ 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: >--- 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