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Does this have any broader ramifications in terms on computer software and/or games?

• jbri 16y ago
  Not anything significant, I don't think. This particular case says nothing about technological protection measures, which is the real issue with regards to resale.
• URSpider94 16y ago
  Pretty much no. Quoting from the opinion: "We have recognized, however, that not every transfer of possession of a copy transfers title. Particularly with regard to computer software, we have recognized that copyright owners may create licensing arrangements so that users acquire only a license to use the particular copy of software and do not acquire title that permits further transfer or sale of that copy without the permission of the copyright owner." Essentially, the judges argue that, because these CD's are mailed to DJ's and music critics without any reasonable attempt to establish a contract, then the recipients are free to do whatever they want with the copies. They explicitly contrast that with software licensing, where the consumer obtained the license through a voluntary transaction.