There are tons of people out there not understanding all of this “Vista DRM”, mainly because of less than accurate media reporting. That’s completely understandable, but lets run down a quick list here of some of the popular content out there. DVD Rip (DivX, XivD, etc) downloaded from Bit Torrent/IRC...
Introducing Media Center Pro, a New Publication Focused on MCE | The guys (and gals) at CE Pro have introduced Media Center Pro at new published that is focused on Media Center. This is the magazine for “people who build, sell, install, integrate and support Media Center PCs.” Just a bit of what’s lined...
A sitdown with Microsoft's Joe Belfiore (Part I) | Joe Belfiore chats with Stephen Speicher clarifying a few issues with CableCARD and HD DVD.
The Green Button member Neon asked a question about HD DVD's Managed Copy with Xbox 360 and I thought I would post a bit of the information here too, since many people have the question on their minds. The question was asked by Neon , “With Vista there will be the ability to make a Managed Copy of...
CableCARD on Windows Vista Will Require "Certified" Hardware (eHomeUpgrade) | Alexander Grundner did a post on the CableCARD story (which might not be exactly right ) and in the process asked the question “Now what about Blu-ray and HD-DVD premium movie playback? Will consumers also be required...
HP to Blu-ray: Take us seriously, or we'll join HD DVD | It seems that HP’s view on Blu-ray vs. HD-DVD, Managed Copies, and iHD has shifted a bit. In part, by some comments that I made online about the issue. Quote: “HP's perspective change began when the online publication eHomeUpgrade cited...
PC Industry Pushing Hard for a Hi-Def DVD Format Truce | Alexander Grundner wrote a piece about the PC Industry wanting a single HD format for DVD’s. While I agree with this, Alex didn’t get all of his facts correct. Alex says: “Friendly features, huh? Josh Peterson, the director of strategic alliances...
I’ve been talking about the ability to legally “rip” HD-DVD’s to your hard drive for some time now, and of course today Microsoft finally made their announcement that they will pair with Intel to provide support for HD-DVD in Windows and with Intel's Viiv-based PC's . I have seen many questions...
Microsoft and Intel Back HD DVD as Next-Generation High-Definition DVD Format of Choice | Intel Corporation and Microsoft Corp. today announced that they will join major consumer electronics manufacturers, content providers and other companies as members of the HD DVD Promotion Group. After extensive...
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Hollywood, Microsoft align on new Windows (CNET) | CNET has a piece of PVP-OPM (aka Protected Video Path) Also they have an FAQ on what it actually means to you. Cory Doctorow (EFF) adds his opinion, and thinks PVP-OPM limits what you can do with your music and movies. As usual, Cory is looking at this...