953 nut 64,473 #1 Posted January 17 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. 3 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 11,464 #2 Posted January 17 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. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 17,422 #3 Posted January 17 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. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 64,473 #4 Posted January 18 Shortly after I bought my first VCR my cat proved she was not technology challenged. Recording required that two buttons be pressed simultaneously. I came home from work to find the the VCR recording something. She had managed to step on both buttons and recorded daytime soap operas all afternoon. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 17,422 #5 Posted January 18 50 minutes ago, 953 nut said: Shortly after I bought my first VCR my cat proved she was not technology challenged. Recording required that two buttons be pressed simultaneously. I came home from work to find the the VCR recording something. She had managed to step on both buttons and recorded daytime soap operas all afternoon. Oh my gosh, blame a poor cat... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 30,728 #6 Posted January 18 Still have a vcr. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
