Re: backup

Under US law (17 U.S.C. §117(2).) you have the lawful right to make
backup copies of your software packages or cds.

John

ndowens wrote:

I was wondering if it was legal to make a copy of the windows xp cd for a back up copy, i have a genuine copy of xp home and the key. and wanted to have a backup of the cd
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