[Technical] RE: [Offtopic] Request re DVD storage on schoolnetwork

[Roland Gesthuizen]

A couple of years ago I recall somebody asking if you coudl stream a DVD
from a computer using VLC media player on an Intranet .. in a sense instead
of just playing it on a local computer or projector, just streaming it to a
different physical location in an organisation. I think they were thinking
of setting this up in a library so that DVDs could be electronically checked
out by a librarian for viewing elsewhere on the network. Not copying, just
real-time streaming to a different computer .. goodness knows we did this
many decades ago with coaxial cables and library technicians. I am curious
about the status of this ..

I'll admit I would rather use sneaker-net to run up and fetch the DVD for
local playback. Works for me all the time .. you can keep all your expensive
film loops and video toys folks. ;-)

Regards Roland

2009/10/21 Kevork Krozian <K.Krozian at fhc.vic.edu.au>

>  Hi Folks,
>
>  It seems the relevant section is:
> (supplied earlier ... thanks )
> http://www.copyright.org.au/information/cit005/cit073/wp0042 ..
> You are unlikely to be able to copy the contents of a DVD without
> circumventing an Access-control Technological Protection Measure (ATPM), and
> thus contravening prohibitions in the Copyright Act
>
> So that says it all I guess as I wouldn't expect a commercial DVD to not
> have some copy protection so any attempt to copy it to be illegal.
>
> So, do any schools have a video/DVD pool to access for student use ? or
> commercial products that can do the job ?
>
> Kind Regards
>
>
>  Kevork Krozian
> Digital Learning Manager
> Forest Hill College
> k.krozian at fhc.vic.edu.au
> Tel: 0419 356 034
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> We’re allowed to copy it, in any form, if its for educational use.
>
> Except when its a DVD with copy protection measures.
>
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>
>
>
> The rules vary according to whether we’re talking about TV, books, music,
> downloads, VHS or DVD, J.
>
>
>
> The general ‘educational use’ bit is always trumped by any more specific
> clause, such as ‘access’ TPM.  That includes trying to watch Foxtel without
> hiring one of their set top boxes, as well as ripping a commercial DVD.
>
>
>
> Interestingly, unlike America, it is now legal to circumvent regional TPM,
> so using a player firmware hack or computer software to get around Regional
> Coding of DVDs is fine.
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>
> Cheers,
> Clarky
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Roland Gesthuizen - ICT Coordinator - Westall Secondary College
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