On Fri, 15 Jun 2001 18:43, Edward Barrow wrote:
> On Friday, June 15, 2001 7:15 AM, h3rb [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
wrote:
> > > What is a CSS-encrypted DVD?
> >
> > Cryptanalysis of Contents Scrambling System
> > CSS is a scrambling system used in the distribution for movies on
> > DVD ( Digital Versatile Disc ) a high capacity CD like storage
> > system.
>
> Its
>
> > main purpose is to prevent the unauthorized duplication of disc
> > contents. This is achieved through encrypting the files, and
> > storing keys in
>
> hardware.
>
> Its primary purpose at this stage in the evolution of the medium is
> in fact to enforce the regional encoding system on DVDs; until
> DVD-writers become widespread or network bandwidth increases by a
> further order of magnitude, the risk of illegal duplication is
> fairly small.
> Hollywood insists on being able to stage the release of movie titles
> in different formats in different parts of the world as part of its
> strategy of reinforcing US cultural imperialism....
Not only that, they make $$$ by charging more outside the US. I know
the ACCC (Australian Competition and Consumer Commission) is looking
at forcing the media industry to allow non region-endoded DVD players.
That way, DVDs can be imported (legally) from anywhere in the world
and played in Australia. This, the ACCC argues, would create more
competition and hence make prices lower for the consumer.
Apparently there is a version of Xine out there that has DeCSS built
in, allowing you to play encrypted DVDs. SInce it's illegal in the US,
you'll have to look very hard to find it.
--
Sridhar Dhanapalan.
"There are two major products that come from Berkeley:
LSD and UNIX. We don't believe this to be a coincidence."
-- Jeremy S. Anderson
