Posted by Jay G. on 04/18/07 04:20

On Tue, 17 Apr 2007 21:15:06 -0000, Doug Jacobs wrote:

> I would have thought folks would have jumped all over this one...
>
> http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=07/04/15/1914248
>
> Slashdot is reporting that recent DVD releases from Sony are unplayable on
> some DVD players (including some Sony players) because of a new form of
> DRM that causes them to lock up. When asked about the problem, Sony not
> only said they don't intend to fix the problem, but that it's the
> manufacturers' responsibility to update their firmware to be able to play
> these new DVDs.

1) It's not just Sony DVD releases that have this problem. Releases from
Disney and Weinstein Company also have this issue:

http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/16/sony-copy-protection-taking-heat-again-now-dvds-wont-play/

2) Sony's already fixed the problem and will offer replacement copies of
their discs for those with problems:

http://www.videobusiness.com/article/CA6434584.html
"Customers can call Sony Pictures Home Entertainment customer service at
800.860.2878 for replacement discs."

3) ArccOS isn't technically a "DRM", it's just a form of copy protection,
which is similar to DRM, but not identical.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_rights_management
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ARccOS_Protection

-Jay

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