Moving a copy of ObjectDesktoip from one country to another?

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When I purchased ObjectDesktop, I made a backup copy of it on a CDR. It's been pretty helpful, as I've re-formatted my hard drivwe a couple times since then, and I've been able to restore my Stardock progs with minimal fuss.

I might be moving out of the country sometimes in the next year, and would like to take my CDRs with me (I have one full of freeware programs I've collected over the years, another one with Stardock programs and themes, etc.) My question is, are there any legal issues I should be aware of when trying to move burned CDs past customs? I don't want them to automatically assume I'm carrying pirated software. Should I print out the license agreements of every program I carry so they know I'm entitled to the software, or should I get written permission from the programs' authors, or what?
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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
print the word ANTHRAX across the front of the CD... they'll never notice it then.

or make labels that look like movie soundtracks from musicals like 'Oklahoma' or 'South Pacific'... no one would ever askabout those... might get you through customs quicker too...
Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top
DavidK

...I think that putting them in Audio CD covers is a good idea...not that I think you'd have a problem anyway
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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top
So, where are you now and where are you going?
I've crossed the border (Canada/USA) regularely with my old laptop and some CD backups of programs. Never been bothered, and I doudt they would ever care, unless of course you haves cases of copies of software and obviously intent to bootleg them.
Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Right now, I live in Venezuela, and I'll be moving to the US. I doubt getting the CDs OUT will be any problem, it's getting them IN the States that I worry about.

Maybe the Anthrax trick will work
Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top
AS I said, I don't think so. I regularely go in and out. But then again, the Canda/US border is pretty slack.
Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I wouldn't worry about it either, it sure seems like a lot fo work to print out the agreements or get permission... plus if what you're carying is legal, then there's nothing they can do about it except waste a bunch of everyone's time. But please don't kill me if I'm wrong People nowadays have tons of cdr's that are legal, carrying them form country to country shouldn't be a problem I see.