Thanks, Neil for your prompt answer.

Is it any wonder why records refuse to die ;-) It seems that every source
has it's own set of rules or a collective set of regulations that have to be
weeded out accordingly.

I know that most people don't care or have not taken the time to find out
the possible repercussions of illegal or incorrect copying. For many, at
least south of my border, it's much simpler. For we Canucks, it's not.  It's
sort of like using a tool without having read the manual. Then one day you
find out the tool won't do what you want it to or you may find out it will
do more. On a really bad day it won't work at all.

As far as music goes . . . the problems are simple compared to graphics and
photos. Unfortunately, one has to hope that credit or ownership is what it
says it is. Often it is not.

I'm still of the group, having been a professional with 29 years hands on
audio and video, both as an operator and Producer/Director, that believes in
some leeway for non-commercial use.  If only for simplicity reasons. I still
buy quality media for enjoyment and I am sure there are plenty of
contributors to support those that require it. Still, I don't write the
rules. And I don't create new technology to replace the current or older
technology.

I have had luck with adding my own album art, but a right click for
properties to show credits would be advantageous and I am not sure how to do
it otherwise in Media Center other than on the original pre-album pasting.
It seems to be an absolute requirement for one to use even a permissive work
so there is need for such a thing on the album art once completed.  I did
find some place in the Advanced Tag Editor and tab 'Pictures' that will
allow some info to be typed. But, I doubt that would do it for others to
access the credit, and to be acceptable need be. I don't know how it works
or what the ramifications are from online stores and providers as far as
giving and accessing credit goes.  I don't see any related online store or
provider copyright info in those tabs. I'm of the belief that fair use in
the States takes care of it, we don't have a fair use ruling in Canada yet
and may never have such a thing like other countries.

If Microsoft and the media providers could make the copyright issue easily
available for all to see and use we would not be guessing. If the
regulations and rules were simplified they could be attached to the files.
Novel idea, don't ya think? I guess that's why "ignorance of the law is no
excuse" takes precedence. I think I know why that law was made.

I sure would prefer a larger album cover upon playback while still keeping
the normal smaller size original (I'm using 202 X 200  pixels most often for
originals . . . but it can vary depending on what I can get). At times I
have taken to photograph my own CD covers then reduced them, Neil. Sometimes
this works better . . . sometimes not if there is a better resolution from
an Internet source, albeit smaller. I also have a new scanner, but have yet
to use it.

Incidentally, Neil, I have taken time to read U.S., Canadian, Aussie,
British, Swiss, and French copyright rulings (briefly of course), and Canada
seems to be the most restrictive for the time being. Some have interpreted
that to not be the case; however, because there are no laws confirmed in
some areas of copying concern . . . it presently leads downloading and
storage open to interpretation and lawyers. Phooey! (Nothing against
lawyers,  just the bundle of unnecessary profitable jargon gunk).  We should
know before the landing on Mars what will be the new rulings for copying,
Media Player included.  That's if all of the appeals cease to keep things at
a crawl.

Thanks Neil, once again for your help.  I hope I have shed some light on the
reality.

- G Wiz