Update in the RealDVD Lawsuit

RealNetworks and Hollywood faced off in court yesterday during a preliminary hearing. While things are just getting underway, several demonstrations were given in court showing how Real’s "Facet" actual works and it looks like something consumers could actually use. Now I see why movie studios are fighting so hard against it...we'd probably like it.

The studios maintain that consumers don't have the right to copy films they already own, according to statements made by MPAA lawyers during the hearing, which started Friday and will continue Wednesday. Hollywood contends that if, for example, consumers want to download a copy of a movie they already own, then they must pay additional fees for the digital version.

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