Spammers tout banned DVD technology
Tuesday, 2 March 2004 19:02 EST
Copying software from 321 Studios banned last week is being advertised in spam. Missed your chance to get software -- now deemed illegal -- that will copy DVDs? Just check your inbox. It's been just a few days since start-up 321 Studios reluctantly complied with a court's order to remove the "ripping" feature, which allowed computer users to make copies of Hollywood studio films, from its popular line of software.
But already unsolicited bulk email is showing up in inboxes telling consumers that if they act fast, they can buy the last copies of the "banned" software.
"Your last chance to own this powerful software," read one ad CNET News.com received on Monday from a Minnesota company that called itself ProDVDCopy.com. "Limited pieces available and then they're gone forever."
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