This presumes, of course, that one can locally find a copy-protected disc in the first place. In Europe I understand they're 'all over the place', but it has only been in recent announcements that they may/will be coming to the USA/Canada. Since I live in Canada, I have no immediate access to these 'crippled' pieces of draconian software. Also, based on the number of cocka-mamie copy-protection methods the recording companies have already come up with, and in particular, the number of even more cocka-mamie schemes they will presumably come out with in the future, it will be a constant battle for Alcohol 120% to keep up. (Not necessarily that they shouldn't try), but consumer-wise, it's going to be a goddamned exasperating tail-chaser if 'copy-protection' ever takes off in a big way here in North America. Is it gonna be worth it? -- My usual .02c 's-worth -- -- Mike --

Here in Finland the situation isnŽt that bad, at least not yet. I really couldnŽt care less if the newest Jennifer Lopez album has copy-protection, but I fear itŽs going to get worse.

The article is about backing up data CD protections, not audio.

(Oops.... right you are). No mention made in the article either way. (??) But come to think of it, could not these methods be adapted for audio cds as well?? - Klingy -

I've just browsed the guide and yes, it seems very forward with the use of the program. However, the securom 4.8.x and safedisc 2.8.x will not work on all players. Also, securom 4.8.x needs bwa files for allocation of correct write. I've used clonecd and blindwrite. Alcohol is my last option.