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The self-destructing blu-ray disc player
mobrien_12:
Blu-ray makes unexpected, three-way DRM choice for high-def DVD
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One part of the announcement that had been anticipated by experts was Blu-ray's embrace of Advanced Access Content System (AACS), one version of which has also been adopted by the HD DVD Forum. This controversial technology would require that disc players maintain permanent connections to content providers via the Internet, making it possible for discs that fail a security check to trigger a notification process, enabling the provider to send the player a sort of "self-destruct code." This code would come in the form of a flash ROM "update" that would actually render the player useless, perhaps unless and until it is taken to a repair shop for reprogramming. The Blu-ray statement noted that certain elements of AACS have yet to be formally approved by the BDA.
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Ok, the MPAA and the tech companies have gone too far. No way am I going to buy something that requires me to be connected to the internet to view a movie that I paid for and is programmed to self destruct if something is out of the ordinary.
It's insane, and it's insulting.
Orethrius:
--- Quote from: mobrien_12 ---Blu-ray makes unexpected, three-way DRM choice for high-def DVD
Ok, the MPAA and the tech companies have gone too far. No way am I going to buy something that requires me to be connected to the internet to view a movie that I paid for and is programmed to self destruct if something is out of the ordinary.
It's insane, and it's insulting.
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...and is likely to be cracked or modded within a week. Besides, who wants a player that acts as a giant security breach by allowing potential data destruction by unauthorised third-party network users? Then again, if you market horseshit as fertilizer...
Lead Head:
what about the poor souls who have dial=up too and pay by the minute/hour for the there internet/phone
mobrien_12:
--- Quote from: Orethrius ---...and is likely to be cracked or modded within a week. Besides, who wants a player that acts as a giant security breach by allowing potential data destruction by unauthorised third-party network users? Then again, if you market horseshit as fertilizer...
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Actually, part of the article that I didn't post is that the DRM is updatable. This is another reason why you have to be connected to the internet, so they can update their firmware at any time to cover any cracks or mods that pop up, if they don't just sniff for the crack and activate the self-destruct code.
Here's Sony's address. Tell them what you think about this.
Sony Corp of America
550 Madison Avenue
New York NY 10022
worker201:
A wise woman once said:
"The more you tighten your grip, the more star systems will slip through your fingers".
Look for a serious upswing in device and disc piracy if this goes through.
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