New anti-piracy checks on Terminator 2 DVD

Dom · Jul 3, 2003, 01:16 AM

The new digital rights management (DRM) system also looks up a PC's Internet address--if the computer has a non-U.S. number, playback of the DVD-ROM will be prevented.

The Web-checking system means that even if the DVD-ROM is copied, only one PC at a time around the world can play it back--bad news for DVD pirates located in Asia and elsewhere.

And anyone thinking of copying the movie file from the DVD-ROM onto a hard drive and sharing it online can forget it: The file is only playable from a valid DVD-ROM disc--again, only after online verification.

Digital Envoy, a provider of rights management technology, and SyncCast, which specializes in media streaming, worked together to create the digital rights management (DRM) system.

The system works with the DRM technology integrated into Microsoft Windows Media 9 Series and has been included in the DVD-ROM bundled with the Terminator 2: Judgment Day (Extreme Edition) disc set, shipped in North America in early June for US$29.98.

The set contains a standard DVD, but the DVD-ROM has a high-definition version that provides three times more video detail, SyncCast spokesman David Nichols told CNETAsia. The movie file is encoded in WM9 format, required for the DRM operation of Windows Media Player 9.

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MeesterKu · Jul 3, 2003, 01:52 AM

This sounds good for stopping piracy; although, I'm sure it won't be long before DVD hackers and crackers find a workaround for this, but will this impact getting import DVDs? I for one have little choice but to import Region 1 DVDs to feed my anime cravings. Anime is not commonplace in England, and I _need_ to import, as the DVDs are frequently not released here.

Whilst I own several multi-region DVD players, all of which seem to dodge even the most advanced of DVD region protection and the like, will this foil my plans to import DVDs, because the local market here is too lazy to release them? =P

FFS. If you're not going to release the DVDs over here (or keep us waiting for approximately 18 years), then at least make it easy for us to import them. Failing that, I guess I'll have to make downloading them illegally, for lack of choice!

--
Sonikku

HsuGotaQ · Jul 3, 2003, 03:41 AM

5 - 4 - 3 - 2 - 1... oh nuts... The DRM protection on this DVD has been cracked. Darn it!

digitalwanderer · Jul 3, 2003, 03:55 AM

I'll believe it after I let DVDdecrypter have a shot at it...

BWX · Jul 3, 2003, 04:55 AM

So you need an internet connection to watch a DVD? what if you run it on a PC with no Internet connection? Like a Home theater PC just connected to the home theater?

nForcer · Jul 3, 2003, 06:26 AM

First off, you'll need atleast a $500 DVD player to take advantage of the true 1080p HiDefination signal - which means many will not be able to see the difference anyway. And as far as HT systems go, duh you don't need an internet connection. THAT feature is PC only.

BWX · Jul 3, 2003, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by nForcer
First off, you'll need atleast a $500 DVD player to take advantage of the true 1080p HiDefination signal - which means many will not be able to see the difference anyway. And as far as HT systems go, duh you don't need an internet connection. THAT feature is PC only.

That's what I said- A HT PC- that is NOT connected to the internet. I saw something about that it won't play on a pc without checking your IP address or something- what if you don't have an internet connection?

It's a hypothetical question-

franguinho · Jul 3, 2003, 07:45 AM

as long as dvds are able to be read, they will be able to be copied. where theres a will theres a way. word.

The_Neon_Cowboy · Jul 3, 2003, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by HsuGotaQ
5 - 4 - 3 - 2 - 1... oh nuts... The DRM protection on this DVD has been cracked. Darn it!

and pobubly bu a 13 year old to boot

Jul 3, 2003, 01:16 AM	#1
Dom DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 12,940 Rep Power: 0	New anti-piracy checks on Terminator 2 DVD The new digital rights management (DRM) system also looks up a PC's Internet address--if the computer has a non-U.S. number, playback of the DVD-ROM will be prevented. The Web-checking system means that even if the DVD-ROM is copied, only one PC at a time around the world can play it back--bad news for DVD pirates located in Asia and elsewhere. And anyone thinking of copying the movie file from the DVD-ROM onto a hard drive and sharing it online can forget it: The file is only playable from a valid DVD-ROM disc--again, only after online verification. Digital Envoy, a provider of rights management technology, and SyncCast, which specializes in media streaming, worked together to create the digital rights management (DRM) system. The system works with the DRM technology integrated into Microsoft Windows Media 9 Series and has been included in the DVD-ROM bundled with the Terminator 2: Judgment Day (Extreme Edition) disc set, shipped in North America in early June for US$29.98. The set contains a standard DVD, but the DVD-ROM has a high-definition version that provides three times more video detail, SyncCast spokesman David Nichols told CNETAsia. The movie file is encoded in WM9 format, required for the DRM operation of Windows Media Player 9. Read More...

Jul 3, 2003, 01:52 AM	#2
MeesterKu DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: England Posts: 55 Rep Power: 0	Uh oh... This sounds good for stopping piracy; although, I'm sure it won't be long before DVD hackers and crackers find a workaround for this, but will this impact getting import DVDs? I for one have little choice but to import Region 1 DVDs to feed my anime cravings. Anime is not commonplace in England, and I _need_ to import, as the DVDs are frequently not released here. Whilst I own several multi-region DVD players, all of which seem to dodge even the most advanced of DVD region protection and the like, will this foil my plans to import DVDs, because the local market here is too lazy to release them? =P FFS. If you're not going to release the DVDs over here (or keep us waiting for approximately 18 years), then at least make it easy for us to import them. Failing that, I guess I'll have to make downloading them illegally, for lack of choice! -- Sonikku

Jul 3, 2003, 03:55 AM	#4
digitalwanderer Colour Commentator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Highland, IN USA Posts: 5,619 Rep Power: 0	I'll believe it after I let DVDdecrypter have a shot at it... __________________ WTF is up with the sigs?

Jul 3, 2003, 04:55 AM	#5
BWX unplugged Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: USNY Posts: 19,669 Rep Power: 110 System Specs	So you need an internet connection to watch a DVD? what if you run it on a PC with no Internet connection? Like a Home theater PC just connected to the home theater? __________________

Jul 3, 2003, 07:45 AM	#8
franguinho Brazilian Fool Join Date: May 2002 Location: São Paulo Posts: 3,380 Rep Power: 0	as long as dvds are able to be read, they will be able to be copied. where theres a will theres a way. word. __________________ The Aliens mostly come out at night... mostly...

Jul 3, 2003, 03:41 AM	#3
HsuGotaQ Hydrogenated Dumbass Join Date: May 2002 Location: Canuckland Posts: 755 Rep Power: 0	5 - 4 - 3 - 2 - 1... oh nuts... The DRM protection on this DVD has been cracked. Darn it!

Jul 3, 2003, 06:26 AM	#6
nForcer Twice the fun! Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,404 Rep Power: 0	First off, you'll need atleast a $500 DVD player to take advantage of the true 1080p HiDefination signal - which means many will not be able to see the difference anyway. And as far as HT systems go, duh you don't need an internet connection. THAT feature is PC only.