Webitpr used our news submit to tell us that Macrovision, the company that is known for their various copy-protections, has announced that the number of audio CDs protected with their protection has exceeded 100 million copies:
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The 100 Million CDs produced to date include releases from most of the 5 major worldwide record companies, in addition to major record labels in Japan. These copy- protected music CDs have had excellent playability and effectiveness. Macrovision continues to develop 'dual session" solutions that will be compatible with Microsoft and other third party digital rights management ('DRM") vendors. |
Macrovision produces 'dual session" music CDs that contain both 'red book" audio files, which play on traditional music playback devices and car stereos, and 'second session" data files that can be played on a consumer's PC. Macrovision's CDS technology prevents the ripping of the audio files and inhibits unauthorized file sharing and CD burning. Macrovision is currently manufacturing protected discs in Europe, Asia, Australia and Latin America. There are now over 30 manufacturers who are equipped to supply Macrovision CD copy protection to rights owners worldwide.100 million protected audio CDs is an impressive number but, judging from my own experience, their 'excellent playability and effectiveness' statement is far from impressive.. Read the complete press release here.
Source: WEBITPR
