New anti-piracy checks on Terminator 2 DVD
Cnet Asia reports that a re-issue of the Terminator
2 DVD contains a new copy protection based on Microsofts Windows Media Digital
Rights Management. The protection is pretty restrictive and needs an internet
connection to do checks if you are allowed to playback the movie and if you are
on the right continent. Consumers that purchase the movie however get also a
normal DVD, the DVD-ROM is only an extra disc, the other movie is protected with
the normal CSS protection.
The protection also checks if only one person
is viewing the movie, if someone else with the same movie tries to connect he
will not be able to view it, this to prevent illegal copying.
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The PC playing the DVD-ROM must be connected to the Internet, so as to obtain a license. Content owners can decide which type of license to issue; 1 time play, unlimited play, expires after 30 days, and so on, said Nichols. "In the case of T2, Artisan (the studio releasing the DVD) decided to issue licenses that have to be renewed every 5 days. You can get as many 5 day licenses as you want but each license is only good for 5 days," he said. This allows, say, a notebook user to view the movie for 5 days while on the road and disconnected from the Web. |
Source: Cnet.com
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Posted by swspjcd on Thursday 03 July 2003 14:54
Next thing you know, I'll need an internet connection and a special license just to to the bathroom. Someone crack this please!
Posted by cico on Thursday 03 July 2003 15:11
i heard that an intercontinental call is enough to viewthe HD movie... i'm not really happy about this exploit, but i think i'll use it one of these days...
Posted by Savannah on Thursday 03 July 2003 15:29
In not 100% clear, but what happens with the dial-up users who when going to watch the movie? Do they have to connect to the internet to get a licence before watching the movie?
It seems a bit ridiculous to me.
[edited by Savannah on 03.07.2003 15:30]
It seems a bit ridiculous to me.
[edited by Savannah on 03.07.2003 15:30]
Posted by kamikazee on Thursday 03 July 2003 15:37
The worst thing is it's coded to media player 9, what about those of us that don't use MP9?
Posted by Jim Kiler on Thursday 03 July 2003 15:46
"The worst thing is it's coded to media player 9, what about those of us that don't use MP9?"
Actually it uses the stupid Interactive DVD player software from the disc.
I have heard some people outside teh US call a free US ISP and if the IP is in the US it will give you a license, otherwise you can't watch it outside Region 1.
Actually it uses the stupid Interactive DVD player software from the disc.
I have heard some people outside teh US call a free US ISP and if the IP is in the US it will give you a license, otherwise you can't watch it outside Region 1.
Posted by GristyMcFisty on Thursday 03 July 2003 16:48
...and you'd want to sit and watch it on your computer for what reason? I'll stick with my £8Ks worth of TV & surround sound kit thanks...
Posted by RenHoek on Thursday 03 July 2003 17:27
...and ofcourse the Linux users are obligated to pay the Microsoft tax again.. *gagh*
Posted by borgster on Thursday 03 July 2003 17:31
Bill Gates is at it again !!!! damn you, damn you all to hell!!!
Posted by Jim Kiler on Thursday 03 July 2003 19:46
"...and ofcourse the Linux users are obligated to pay the Microsoft tax again.. *gagh*"
At least they put minimum requirements on the package to read before you buy it.
"...and you'd want to sit and watch it on your computer for what reason? I'll stick with my £8Ks worth of TV & surround sound kit thanks..."
I used a DVI cable to watch it on my HDTV.
At least they put minimum requirements on the package to read before you buy it.
"...and you'd want to sit and watch it on your computer for what reason? I'll stick with my £8Ks worth of TV & surround sound kit thanks..."
I used a DVI cable to watch it on my HDTV.
Posted by Seán on Thursday 03 July 2003 20:51
You go on a plane for a vacation, ready to watch your new movie in High Definition: Internet connectoin not available... Oops. It's bad enough remembering to bring with credit cards, passport, etc. and not having to mention to dialup an internet connection to get a license to watch a movie before heading!! Then a week later, you return by plane. Oops: Your 5 day license expired...
Back to the good trusty DVD version
Back to the good trusty DVD version
Posted by MadBob on Thursday 03 July 2003 21:51
well I personally will NEVER buy a legitemate DVD that treats me like a two year old child, so if you want to force me into buying Pirate DVDs (something I never do due to the quality) then WAY TO GO ARSEHOLES
Posted by cd11 on Thursday 03 July 2003 23:07
The protection also checks if only one person is viewing the movie, if someone else with the same movie tries to connect he will not be able to view it, this to prevent illegal copying.
THE F**K??? Um yea, I want to let my friend borrow the DVD I have, but let's just assume everyone who lets other people borrow DVDs are criminals.
OMGWTFBBQ
THE F**K??? Um yea, I want to let my friend borrow the DVD I have, but let's just assume everyone who lets other people borrow DVDs are criminals.
OMGWTFBBQ
Posted by Mr Crispy on Thursday 03 July 2003 23:43
Ok well what about the people who don't have a net connection and use there pc's to watch DVD's there screwed what a bloody lame idea this is having to get a license to what a film you've purchased what a bunch of wankers
Posted by gexx on Friday 04 July 2003 02:57
you know what guys they are trying to get people to stop piracy,,lets say ok,why the hell dont they drop their damn prices that are sky hi so people wont resort to other means,,i think they are the crooks that want to monopolize the who world with their bul@#$^!!if u go out to buy a pc game or any other format for that reason have u guys seen the damn prices,,i think that its ridiculous..i got 2 boys and now they want games,,,its hard to raise kids and get them the latest games,,,so what is the average jo blo do???lower the damn prices and then we can talk..for now speak when you are spoken to.!!
Posted by Orgasmatron on Friday 04 July 2003 06:48
Laptops aren't allowed (to be used) on a plane, problem solved....
Posted by Orgasmatron on Friday 04 July 2003 06:52
Where does it say you can' t borrow the DVD to someone, you just can't give a copy to a friend and watch it the same time.
[edited by Orgasmatron on 04.07.2003 06:52]
[edited by Orgasmatron on 04.07.2003 06:52]
Posted by Orgasmatron on Friday 04 July 2003 06:55
Why not use an anonymous proxy from the US, then you can connect from Europe and the remote server will see the US Proxy's IP.
Posted by Frogfart on Saturday 05 July 2003 00:30
Lets rename the RIAA as the MOB and the Elected Reps on Capital Hill as the bent cops and the Supreme Court as Microshaft......Why?....Because its nice to live in a Facist/ Non-digital age. COME THE REVOLUTION! Citizen Smith, Totting High Street, London.
Posted by draconus on Saturday 05 July 2003 02:20
uh... which airline do you go on & WTF is wrong with them? Every airline i've ever been on allows ppl to use laptops!
Posted by draconus on Saturday 05 July 2003 02:31
pshhh.... Get the Ultimate Edition.. this new package is all looks and no content. I've seen it. What a waste!
Let's see the 2nd disc uses WM9 (well dam there goes the use of my DVD player in my living room; DRM (Oh please restrictions, restrictions), and you need the internet to watch it for 5 days (WTF?! Are you ppl THAT paramoid!), and btw it's not the SE Version (bleh!!). The only good thing about thsi package is the metal case, but damn it is a pain to get the dsic holder out of it!
Couldn't they just re-issue the Ultimate Edition on 2 disc instead of a double-sided disc with that metal case and leave it like that! Of course the Ultimate Edition is/will be discontinued. Get it now before they're gone!
Let's see the 2nd disc uses WM9 (well dam there goes the use of my DVD player in my living room; DRM (Oh please restrictions, restrictions), and you need the internet to watch it for 5 days (WTF?! Are you ppl THAT paramoid!), and btw it's not the SE Version (bleh!!). The only good thing about thsi package is the metal case, but damn it is a pain to get the dsic holder out of it!
Couldn't they just re-issue the Ultimate Edition on 2 disc instead of a double-sided disc with that metal case and leave it like that! Of course the Ultimate Edition is/will be discontinued. Get it now before they're gone!
Posted by Seán on Monday 07 July 2003 01:05
Well, if people are put off with the 2nd DRM protected DVD due to restrictions, then it may as well be as useful as a toy Frisbee for the kids 
Anyway, I prefer the double DVD sets where one DVD contains the featured film and the 2nd DVD contains the special features. By having a full DVD dedicated to the film usually means a higher quality picture than those with both the film & extra features on one DVD, like that of Terminator 2 here where the extra disc requires a proprietary platform & license to play in order to see a higher quality picture!
Anyway, I prefer the double DVD sets where one DVD contains the featured film and the 2nd DVD contains the special features. By having a full DVD dedicated to the film usually means a higher quality picture than those with both the film & extra features on one DVD, like that of Terminator 2 here where the extra disc requires a proprietary platform & license to play in order to see a higher quality picture!
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