DeadMan used our news submit to tell us "Hopefully this one won"t be too hard to crack."
Well I would doubt that this will be the case, especially after it was revealed how "easy" it was to decrypt the current Content Scrambling System or CSS, used on virtually every DVD movie at the moment. This time around, we can only assume that the encryption technique will be much more sophisticated. Of course, I'm not saying it can't be done, I just don't think we will see the entire code printed on our friends T-shirt. The new protection has been dubbed "RipGuard" and it's purpose is to plug the so-called "Digital-Hole" where with use of predominantly free software, the content can be descrambled, burned to optical disc or stored on ones hard drive. At that point, it's of course possible, that the resulting files will be traded about the devils playground, formally known as the Internet.
Interestingly, this Macrovision press release came out last November, so to some this may be old news. However a search of our news archives revealed nothing, so we have decided to post the information.
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Extensive tests showed that RipGuard affects the success of the most commonly-used ripping software products in the market. It has been effective in either completely obstructing the software or slowing it down to the point of futility. RipGuard applies a Unique Digital Framework for each title to ensure that this effectiveness lasts over time. Once RipGuard becomes widely available in commercial titles, Macrovision will persistently monitor the ripping software market to ensure that RipGuard continues to be effective even as new techniques are introduced to circumvent the anti-ripping methodology.
Creating the perfect DVD Rip Control solution is a formidable task. It has to have universal playability on every DVD player and PC in the market. It must remain effective in the face of evolving ripper technology. It needs to fit seamlessly into DVD authoring and replication workflow. And, it needs to provide complete content protection and integrate with solutions that block the remaining 'analogue" and 'P2P network" holes. RipGuard meets these stringent requirements. |
"Creating the perfect DVD Rip Control solution is a formidable task." Yes it is and I think I just smelled a disclaimer- but, that isn't the main issue to me. I deliberately placed that Macrovision logo containing the "flexible" phrase in it, as I failed to see any mention of how this new RipGuard encryption system would be seen as flexible to the consumer. If I recall correctly, in the United States there is no law against backing up our purchases, however it is against the law to try and defeat any type of content protection in order to do so. Looks like we are right back in the same boat again, unless there is more to this RipGuard than meets the eye. I suppose there better be, as now we are entering a new age of portablility, and also a time where products are being introduced that enable us to turn our homes into media centers. I sure would hate to see a new stumbling block introduced that would make home networking products ineffective with movie content.
Macrovision; I hope the name doesn't mean thay can't see beyond their noses, or is a fancy word for blinders. One thing that's sure- this RipGuard will become a priority to those that love a challenge. Maybe this is something Hollywood should consider prior to putting all their eggs in one very expensive basket again. Further, maybe they should consider their customers rights, along with the handsome profits they provide. Is their really a problem, or does Macrovision wish to make them think there is one? Frankly, it seems to me things are going along just fine right now. After all, maybe Macrovision just want's to sell the same old can of beans again, just like the content providers.
Take it a step further, if it is not against the law to back up purchased content, then why is it not illegal to create a system that removes this possibility for the consumer? If you have more information about RipGuard please share it below in the reactions. If you find these issues intriguing, or just would like to vent a little bit, head on over to our Music Downloads, Peer-to-Peer (P2P) & Legal Issues Forum and share your thoughts.
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