Posted by Allan on 09/29/05 14:12

On Wed, 28 Sep 2005 15:04:51 -0700, "Alpha" <none@none.net> wrote:

>
>A quote from an article from Allan today (hence, this is what was reported,
>and Allan was wrong):
>
>
>"However, another possible reason for the delayed launch could be that
>the HD-DVD group took longer than expected to finalize content
>protection schedules, said Mr. Martin. The AACS, or Advanced Access
>Content System, provides copy protection to next-generation DVDs to
>prevent piracy. Both formats will carry this system."


Funny... no mention what so ever of needing a Internet/server/
connection.

So, once again:

"Please... point us to a link where is states that both HD DVD players
and Blu-Ray players will need a Internet connection to work properly."


"Using my main system as an example, the AACS for HD-DVD doesn’t need
Internet connectivity to work. "

http://msmvps.com/chrisl/archive/2005/07/24/59511.aspx


I suspect an Internet connection will be used for "Advanced Features
like "direct links with web sites (including maybe additional footage,
not on DVD, discount codes for new purchases, firmware updates,
including a new codecs".

Sat receivers have an option for "telephone" connection, and not many
use that.







"Arguing with anonymous strangers on the Internet is a sucker's game
because they almost always turn out to be -- or to be indistinguishable from
-- self-righteous sixteen-year-olds possessing infinite amounts of free time."
- Neil Stephenson, _Cryptonomicon_

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