Posted by Allan on 03/26/06 00:48

On Sat, 25 Mar 2006 13:05:15 -0800, "Alpha" <x@x.net> wrote:

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>"Allan" <Spamsucks@finallykantica22admitstobebrianlamb.org> wrote in message
>news:tela221ej50s55j0k1lc71kp03io200s2e@4ax.com...
>> On Fri, 24 Mar 2006 12:44:08 -0800, "Alpha" <x@x.net> wrote:
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>>>
>>>That says nothing other than they WILL use networks for the AACS.
>>>
>>
>> "In other words, not only will playback of AACS-protected content not
>> require an Internet connection, it will never require one."
>>
>> Yeah... that's exactly what it says.
>>
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>That is a quote that contradicts the later emphatic statement about AACS and
>an internet connection that can be shared with other devices, rather than a
>dedicated connection.

"Can"..., is not "required".

Current DVD's "can" be used in a DVD ROM to access additional content.
Certainly doesn't mean they have to.

"not only will playback of AACS-protected content not
require an Internet connection, it will never require one."






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