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In this article, the writer examines the MGM v. Grokster case, relating it to past cases such as Betamax and Napster, and examining the ethical issues, political issues and types of law involved.

From the Paper
"The origins of the law relevant to the MGM Studios Inc v Grokster Ltd Case lie in the Sony Corp of America v Universal City Studios Inc over the legality of using VCRs to record television shows. This case examined the issue of copyright infringement with respect to Betamax videotape recorders and found that home use of such technology was legal. This case served as a precedent for future cases involving ..."

Tags:MGM, Grokster, Napster, Betamax, law, legal, case

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This paper compares the primary, secondary and tertiary premises of Blu-ray and HD DVD to determine which format is superior. The paper discusses how the current format war is only the latest in a string of format battles, most notably the VHS versus Betamax competition, where the generally accepted technically superior Betamax format lost out to the commercially superior VHS format. The paper then discusses how in this current format war, the present market leader is Blu-ray, but present trends show that this dominance is fleeting, and the low cost provider HD DVD may yet prove to be the format selected by the consumer.

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"This paper shall compare the current high density video disc format war between Blu-ray and HD DVD. The primary, secondary and tertiary premises of which format is superior as opined by various authorities will be compared. This current format war is only the latest in a string of format battles, most notably the VHS versus Betamax competition. The generally accepted technically superior Betamax format lost out to the commercially superior VHS format. In this current format war, the present market leader is Blu-ray, but present trend show that this dominance is fleeting, and the low cost provider HD DVD may yet prove to be the format selected by..."

Tags:hd dvd, blu, ray, format war

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In this article, the latest format battle between video disc players is explored. The writer explains that this battle is occurring between the "Blu-ray" format and the "HD DVD" format. This harkens back to the Betamax versus VHS format wars of the 1980s. Technologies are compared and the alliances of the formats are listed. The historical significance of this latest format war is viewed in the light of advancing technology and the eventual ending of the war as a technology becomes obsolete.

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"The history of consumer electronics is replete with format wars starting from its inception with the invention of the phonograph player: "cylindrical versus a disk." The only way to finally settle these consumer preference issues is the advancement of technology supplanting the technology a new, making any discussions and arguments over an obsolete format moot. The most cited format war of "recent" history is the classic battle of the video tape players, Betamax versus VHS. It is a relative certainty that if queried today regarding which format was better, old animosities will be stirred back to the fever pitch that they enjoyed at ..."

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This paper traces the origins and current history of the consumer electronics battle between Blu-Ray and HD DVD. It compares and contrasts the current struggle in the market place to previous infamous struggles, specifically, the engagement between Betamax and VHS. The paper compares the formats and the relative technical strengths of each and places them in context of past consumer electronics conflicts. The paper also relates the historical development of the consumer products.

From the Paper
"This paper shall trace the origins and current history of the consumer electronics battle between Blu-ray and HD DVD!. It shall contrast the current struggle in the market place to previous infamous struggles, most relevant the engagement between Betamax and VHS. It shall compare the formats and the relative technical strengths of each and place them in context of past consumer electronics conflicts. The historical development of the consumer products shall also be related. The next generation of home entertainment media is currently embroiled in..."

Tags:blu, ray, dvd, technical

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The author takes the reader on an exploratory journey, in which the details and outcomes of several well-known cases of copyright laws are scrutinized. The author discusses the importance of copyright laws, and the elements of various cases that caused the rulings to go the way they did. The paper includes a discussion about the effect Hollywood has on copyrights when it comes to issues such as the ability to download movies and songs.

From the Paper
"Throughout the years, there have been many cases in which the copyright laws have been challenged and upheld. In more recent years many of the copyright cases have turned to the film and music industry because of the increased ability to duplicate and distribute such products. One of the famous case in recent history was the Sony vs Betamax case. This case was before the internet was invented and for its time it was about state of the art wars on ownership."

Tags:Supreme, Court, Napster, royalty, Hollywood, Sony, Betamax