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You also don't technically own it; you're bound by a contract of adhesion to not do certain things from the moment you open the wrapper. I wouldn't be surprised if you've missed your date to report to the Gates mansion as a towel boy. ![]() |
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If it wasn't for the added DRM, we'd likely have numerous products out to allow you to create a digital home library of all your DVDs and BluRays much like an iTunes library. The annoying part of that is that the DRM isn't doing its job, it's not stopping people pirating movies (and technically can never do so). If those products existed and a service was still offered, then I doubt anyone would be against it. I can see a reason behind the paper book to ebook services too, it does take time to OCR a book on your own and if someone else is willing to do it cheap enough then it worth weighing up the time/cost involved. However for movies, it's pretty much an automated process with the correct software and annoying that DRM/DMCA is the reason behind useful products been taken off the market. I'd have no issues with companies selling multiple versions of the exact same movie if it wasn't illegal to convert your existing copy to a new format. Got the dvd and want an ipod version, rip/convert it. Can't be bothered, buy it from iTunes. Want a higher quality version, buy/rip the BluRay and down convert to ipod versions. There's ample opportunity to charge customers again to buy new versions of a film where the new version actually offers a change in quality eg DVD -> BluRay -> 3D. However trying to sell you a lower resolution version just because it's illegal to rip and convert your DVD or BluRay is nothing more than a scam imho (even if it's a legally enforced scam). Last edited by JoeD; 03-07-2012 at 07:53 AM. |
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![]() Edited: DiVX is something I have neither used nor experienced. So yes, I've already forgotten it ![]() Last edited by spindlegirl; 03-07-2012 at 07:58 AM. |
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I'm willing to bet money, though, that if someone had figured out how to add DRM to CDs long ago, they would have. It just never occurred to them until something like Napster took off, and by then the horse was out of the barn. So now they've gone overboard on ebooks and DVDs as a knee-jerk reaction.
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I vote for eternal copyright and licencing between interested parties, i.e. to discuss usage of classic character in new settings, say, "Sherlock Holmes and the case of the rabbid Star Trek fans".
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![]() Then consider that ripping and playing back a bluray/dvd from your home library is becoming harder due to audio watermarking. It's now mandatory for all future bluray players to check for the watermark as well. Whilst it's still possible to playback on a home PC, it's getting harder with streaming/playback on dedicated devices. For example, playback on the PS3 of watermarked content is no longer possible (unless you get into firmware hacking or use an older firmware version and accept the issues that can bring with regards to being banned from online play) Last edited by JoeD; 03-07-2012 at 01:19 PM. Reason: Correcting spelling |
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My Mac has no BluRay drive so I have no idea if it's good software or not. |
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There's been a few cases where the current free method of decoding bluray's has been re-packaged by various people and sold as though it's a new/full product. Not saying that's the case with the above, but until I see a reputable site with a full review (and not just a repackaged press release style review) of the product and know the company making it is officially licensed I'll stay clear of it. Last edited by JoeD; 03-07-2012 at 04:26 PM. |
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Which is what many people in this thread object to: these companies (attempting to) spend tax money to hunt "criminals" who are only 'criminal' in the sense that they want to do the things they deserve to be able to morally do with the entertainment they've already bought. |
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