Posted by Alpha on 09/29/05 21:38

"Allan" <Spamstillsucks@buffyandkantica22arebrianlamb.net> wrote in message
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> 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.


I agree that it appears that BD+ on Blu Ray's three-level copy protection
system will absolutely require a phone connection. It is a little nebulous
about the AACS.

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