p2pnet - rss feed: DRM crew targets Digg posters
p2pnet.net news:- The Advanced Access Content System folks are extremely upset with Digg users for posting code designed to puncture AACS DRM (Digital Restrictions Management) consumer control on HD DVD discs.
HD-DVDs was “absolutely not broken,” AACS’ Michael Ayers states unequivocally, quoted by the BBC. “There has been a lot of misunderstanding. The key that has been leaked has now been revoked.”
But he admitted DVDs with AACS DRM hacked were “now in the clear” and open for copying.
Nonetheless, AACS is looking at “legal and technical tools” to “confront those who published the key,” says the BBC.
“They can discuss the pros and cons,” it has Ayers saying. “We know some people are critical of the technology.
“But a line is crossed when we start seeing keys being distributed and tools for circumvention. You step outside of the realm of protected free speech then.”
However, “a search on Google shows almost 700,000 pages have published the key,” says the Beeb.
“We will take whatever action is appropriate,” it has Ayers declaring. “We hope the public respects our position and complies with applicable laws.
“This is the first round and will not be the last.”
Also See:
posting code - HD DVD crack cracks Digg, May 2, 2007
BBC - DRM group vows to fight bloggers, May 4, 2007
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May 4th, 2007 at 9:32 am
Next step for Digg posters: http://p2pnet.net/story/12123
May 4th, 2007 at 9:33 am
I’m not that good in math; how long does a decent computer need to try
00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00
to
FF:FF:FF:FF:FF:FF:FF:FF:FF:FF:FF:FF:FF:FF:FF:FF
I guess that would be a few years, so not practical to do just so you can make use of your fair use rights.
But what if someone just sets up a page where those numbers are ALL listed? Still a violation against DMCA?
And when in 2 month the next processing key is known noone mentions the key itself but only the order number!
What if the RIAA get the stupid idea to protect all their CD’s with the code “12345″. someone mentions 12345 is he then liable under DMCA?
Looks to me that the DMCA is a very very stupid law simply bought by the MAFIAA in violation of the constitutional spirit that formed the basis for the original US copyrightlaw!
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Alter_Fritz
May 4th, 2007 at 9:53 am
Alter_Fritz,
You have published my pin number, and since I have encrypted this in my mind, you are in violation of the DCMA. Please desist and decease as per the DCMA……
no it’s not a type it’s sarcasm
May 4th, 2007 at 9:53 am
type==typo
May 4th, 2007 at 10:17 am
time to get SERIOUS!
May 4th, 2007 at 4:01 pm
Thats amazing I got the same combination on my luggage!
May 4th, 2007 at 8:03 pm
hey!!! /i think spike stole my luggage!!!!
May 4th, 2007 at 10:32 pm
When the dam you are standing in front of starts to spring multiple leaks, you shouldn’t stay there and try to plug them with your fingers. You should run away.
If you’re a shareholder of any company involved in the muzak or movie bigbiz, you should get out of it fast. Before the dam breaks, and you lose all your money. Trust me, the execs and the CEOs are all gonna make sure they don’t lose a cent, it’ll be you guys who lose everything.