953 nut 63,601 #1 Posted 4 hours ago January 17, 1984 Supreme Court rules (5-4) that private use of home VCRs to tape TV programs for later viewing does not violate federal copyright law. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 10,993 #2 Posted 4 hours ago During the time I took a second shift job. Three necessary items to "survive" either a 2nd or 3rd shift job: A bedroom air conditioner. A VCR to tape network shows and watch them later. A telephone / answering machine located away from the bedroom. Been there, done that. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 16,665 #3 Posted 1 hour ago In all the years I owned VCRs, I never could get the scheduling function right. With streaming being the norm now, I still miss having my own copy of my favorite movies. I guess I'm just an oddball. I mean I'm oddball enough without that particular quirk, so there's that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites