Just thought that you digital copy users should check this out.
http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20 ... -fees.html
An interesting article concerning digital media
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The issue of storage and longevity is why I never pay for digital media; whether it be games, music, software, or anything else. If I'm paying money for something, I prefer to have a tangible, physical object that is there whenever I need it.
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Well, I guess if you already have the downloaded version, it would be best to make a back-up on CD-R. But then you have the extra cost of the CD-R, which isn't really the best quality CD or case. I'd rather just get the actual product with the better quality packaging, paper manual/notes, etc. for what is most likely the same price.
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CD-R or DVD-R, the same argument of packaging quality and documentation still stands. I am more involved with music than games or software, so CD popped into my head first. And yes, I do have packs of both CDs and DVDs right here next to my computer. Please do not shoot me.
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Burning is fine and dandy but what about this line from the article:
That means that people are boned when buying EA games and such.Electronic Arts claims that, since the downloaded files can't be backed up to a CD or DVD, they can be repeatedly downloaded, which is true until the six-month marker has passed.
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Take me away. I can't afford a lawyer.BlackDove wrote:If you're not holding a pack of 10 DVD's next to your computer at all times, you should go to jail.
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I haven't met a file I couldn't burn.Fenavian wrote:Burning is fine and dandy but what about this line from the article:That means that people are boned when buying EA games and such.Electronic Arts claims that, since the downloaded files can't be backed up to a CD or DVD, they can be repeatedly downloaded, which is true until the six-month marker has passed.