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Copy Protection: The prevention of unauthorized copying of software or media. From the 1950s to the 1980s, software copy protection was not an issue. Vendor support for mainframes and minicomputers...; Full Copy Protection Definition >>

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Turn your PC into the ultimate DVD changer: Turn your PC into the ultimate DVD changere: Turn your PC into the ultimate DVD changerFrom the linked article:[i]NOTE: DVD Shrink can break the copy protection on most DVDs without issue, but if you're having a problem, try running previously mentioned DVD43, which promises to remove copy protection from virtually...; Tags: Consumer electronics, Fair Use, DVD, ultimate DVD-changer, copy protection, DVD-changer, DMCA, PC; Discussion threads 2008-03-25
Hooray! Blu-ray BD+ hacked!: The good folks at SlySoft announced last week that they'd broken the BD+ copy protection scheme: With today's release of version 6.4.0.0 of AnyDVD HD it is now also possible to make backup security copies of Blu-ray discs protected with BD+. Cool....; Tags: Hollywood, Blu-ray, Copy Protection, SlySoft, Digital Media, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Robin Harris; Blog posts 2008-03-23
Sony BMG to drop copy protection for downloads: Sony BMG to drop copy protection for downloadsDarn what a change in attitudeshave them somehow added some new and undetectable marking system to the files or the transfer process in order to label people thieves and pirates?I love it when the market speaks for itselfIt's about time those morons realized...; Tags: Digital rights management (DRM), Digital media, digital-rights management, copy protection, Sony BMG Music Entertainment; Discussion threads 2008-01-07
Licence Protector (exe): Licence Protector administrates licences and modules license manager, generates Demo- and time limited versions trial versions, provides you with software copy protection and supports network license per user, PC/Seat and concurrent user testing. Automatic licence generation (e-commerce integration) and Web activation. Hardware protection using standard USB sticks as an additional...; Tags: Licence, USB, E-business, Copy Protection, Licence Protector, Web Technology, E-business/E-Commerce, Internet; Software downloads 2007-12-05
Blu-ray BD copy protection defeated?: Blu-ray BD copy protection defeated?Expected to be unbreakable?By whom? All the decryption keys are in the playback device, it's just a matter of probing for them.I've yet to read of Blu-Ray hurting the consumer (except for all the usual 'regions' garbage) in an obvious way e.g. key rejection causing...; Tags: copy protection; Discussion threads 2007-10-30

Blu-ray BD+ copy protection defeated?: Has the Blu-ray BD+ copy protection mechanism been defeated? This press release by SlySoft seems to indicate that it has: AnyDVD goes AACS MKBv4 SlySoft was recently honoured by AACS-LA, being declared as public enemy number one in the ongoing battle for copyright protection. ...; Tags: Microsoft Corp., Blu-ray, Copy Protection, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2007-10-30
Universal Music will sell songs without copy protection: Universal Music will sell songs without copy protectionDon't get it... iTunes/iPod can play DRM free musicIt must be a strong arming business reason wny6 universal would not sell through iTunes. Why not sell their DRM free music in MP3 form through iTunes? Perhaps Apple only wants to sell DRM...; Tags: Digital music, Digital media, Apple iTunes, DRM-Free Music, Universal Music Group, copy protection; Discussion threads 2007-08-10
Friday Rant - copy protection on computer game discs: Friday Rant - Copy protection on computer game discsI'm one of those "legitimate" users...Who bypasses the protection scheme so I can play my games without the copy protection.It's annoying, especially those stupid keys you have to put in for what? I can understand the need if it has online play...; Tags: Games, disc, Microsoft Corp., game, copy protection, CD, computer game, computer; Discussion threads 2007-06-22
Friday Rant - copy protection on computer game discs: OK, today my rant - copy protection mechanisms used on game CDs and DVDs which mean that you have to have the game in the CD/DVD drive in order to be able to play it.If you play computer games you'll know what I mean. You install a game, doing...; Tags: Thoughts; Blog posts 2007-06-22
The Digg HD-DVD processing key debacle: The Digg HD-DVD processing key debacleWhat's the fuss?Boy, your blog entry isn't well researched.You forgot to mention how that Digg and manymany other on-line sources of informationhave been threatened legally bythe MPAA for violating their intellectual property rights from printing that 16-digitnumber.Oh, and since you did include a screen shotof...; Tags: Blogging, HD DVD, Intellectual property, Thievery, MPAA, blog, debacle, copy protection, Scotch Tape, Digg, HD-DVD; Discussion threads 2007-05-02
Apple/EMI deal speculation: Apple/EMI deal speculationI applaud EMIWay to go EMI, finally a record giant has come to their senses. I can remember years ago the RIAA claimed their sales would continue to plumit, what a joke, instead, they became richer. Now other labels should follow suit. I wonder if the software buffoon's...; Tags: copy protection, EMI Group Plc., Apple Inc.; Discussion threads 2007-04-02
EMI has just killed DRM: EMI has just killed DRMCopy Protection has *NEVER* workedBack in the pre-CP/M days they tried copy protection. Everything from malformed tracks on floppy disks, to laser drilled holes in diskettes. Lotus 123 tried it, games tried it, CAD systems and other uber-expensive software tried it, and failed.Now it's RIAA's turn.Those...; Tags: Digital rights management (DRM), Digital media, copy protection, Now IT, digital-rights management, DRM-free, EMI Group Plc.; Discussion threads 2007-04-02
Sony has far to go in rootkit case: Sony has far to go in rootkit caseThat is just plain pathetic....chump change for Sony..A fine of $1.5 million is hardly punitive. Good God.... the people in their executive suite make more than that every year. So basically, big deal for Sony. They install spyware, screw up...; Tags: Digital rights management (DRM), Digital media, rootkit, Sony Corp., CD, digital-rights management, copy protection; Discussion threads 2006-12-20
Poll of the Day - Bypassing copy protection: Poll of the Day - Bypassing copy protectionA very sad statement of our times.Currently the poll says 86% of the people asked have stolen something. How very sad. I guess it just shows that stronger laws with harsher penalties are needed.If it means being able to actually USE...; Tags: Digital rights management (DRM), Digital media, Backing Up, copy protection, CD, digital-rights management; Discussion threads 2006-10-30
Poll of the Day - Bypassing copy protection: This is the first in a series of polls aimed at getting a quick show of hands on a particular subject.A simple yet provocative question to get the ball rolling:[poll=9] Feel free to post your thoughts on this topic in the TalkBack section.; Tags: copy protection; Blog posts 2006-10-30
Protect DVD-Video - A slap in the face for PC and Media Center owners: The movie industry seems determined to continue on a course where it happily erodes the rights of legitimate users, all in the name of securing profits. The latest example of this comes in the form of a DVD copy protection technology called Protect DVD-Video which actually prevents a DVD being played...; Tags: Protect, DVD, copy protection, DVD-Video, Protect DVD-Video; Blog posts 2006-10-10
Colock (zip): Colock is one of the most powerful software-based copy protection locks available today. This lock uses activation codes during the process of software registration. By adding just one line of code to the source code of your program (written in any programming language which is capable of supporting DLL function...; Tags: Software, Copy Protection, Colock; Software downloads 2006-08-31
AppPatrol (exe): AppPatrol is a copy protection system that offers robust software protection and feature -laden capabilities. You can create fully functional software that will time out in the period you specify (trial/shareware), lock to multiple objects (hard drive serial number, company name), enable/disable up to 24 optional features, and allow your...; Tags: Software, Copy Protection, AppPatrol, Tools & Techniques, Management; Software downloads 2006-08-25
CinemaNow unveils download-to-burn DVD service: CinemaNow unveils download-to-burn DVD serviceAll ready deadThis service will sink before it's start! unless a bunch of extremly stupid peoples join in. The idea might be good bu it miss 2 important incredients: 1. Mpg is yesterday news. Movie should be offered in DivX and the sole reason it is...; Tags: Consumer electronics, CinemaNow, Mpg, DVD, copy protection, movie; Discussion threads 2006-07-19
California man guilty to Xbox tampering: California man guilty to Xbox tamperingOh no! Not a modded Xbox seller!OMG! We need to get those people off the streets before they damage Microsoft's profits! *rolls eyes*California man pleads guilty to Xbox tamperingHurray for me for being one of the last people with an umodded xbox :-D...; Tags: Game players, SECURITY, Jail Time, tampering, Microsoft Xbox, Xbox tampering, copy protection, protection scheme, piracy, satellite; Discussion threads 2006-05-10