Those Krazy Kooks at the RIAA now say that ripping a CD that you bought onto your computer is illegal. So if you purchased music and put it on your computer so you can listen to the album on your iPod or Zune, you're breaking the law?!

Next time you want to import a CD onto your computer, think twice. According to a recent supplementary document filed by the Recording Industry Association Of America (RIAA) in support of its motion for summary judgment in the case Atlantic vs. Howell—where a couple is being sued for sharing songs over Kazaa—converting sound recordings from a legally bought record into an MP3 format is considered "unauthorized."

Eventually, the RIAA will claim that playing a record for your friend is illegal without written consent from the label and artist........