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August 10, 2005 11:21 AM PDT

Blu-Ray chooses antipiracy plan

The Blu-Ray Disc Association, which is developing one of two rival high-definition, high-capacity next-generation DVD formats, has formally announced its copy-protection plans. The new discs will use the Advanced Access Content System (AACS) being developed by a consortium of studios and technology companies, the group said Tuesday. AACS is also being used by HD DVD, the rival disc format.

Blu-Ray is also adding an extra identification layer on its discs that will guard against mass production piracy.

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Blu-Ray versus HD-DVD memes
by Broward Horne August 10, 2005 6:01 PM PDT
http://www.realmeme.com/Main/dailymeme/2005/Aug/blurayvshddvdDejanews.png
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Enough!!!
by August 10, 2005 6:57 PM PDT
I try to take very good care of the movies and other forms of media I buy, but you can't prevent accidental damage completely. If I buy a movie or music disc, why shouldn't I be able to make a backup of it for everyday use so I can keep my original safe? I should't ever have to buy the same disc twice. Stop punishing the people who pay for what they want.
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It's only a matter of time.....
by bleepbloop August 10, 2005 8:26 PM PDT
Before some ingenious computer science graduate student figures out how to break the code. People thought the DVD was uncopyable at one point.
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