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grabbi · 31-01-2008, 01:23

Im just wondering what everyones opinion is on HDCP Copyright Protection.

Ive heard that some countries have actually outlawed it from being used in the technology they use, making a massive victory for consumers of those countries.

So what can be done here, then?

I mean, its pretty obvious that the HDCP idea is flawed, and basically at the end before its really begun, but what about the possible 60%+ people who DONT have a HDCP compliant device! Even if they CAN technically recieve a HD Signal!

I was thinking of writing to the Government about it, but Im not sure what good it will do...

Ofcom maybe?

Ad how much support would there be against HDCP in this country...

31-01-2008, 01:23	#1
grabbi Inactive Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Blackburn (BB2 - Bromley Platform/Ex-ntl:) Services: Virgin Media VIP, 42", DVD Rec, Xbox, PS2, 360, FreeSat. Posts: 1,628	HDCP - Unlawful? Im just wondering what everyones opinion is on HDCP Copyright Protection. Ive heard that some countries have actually outlawed it from being used in the technology they use, making a massive victory for consumers of those countries. So what can be done here, then? I mean, its pretty obvious that the HDCP idea is flawed, and basically at the end before its really begun, but what about the possible 60%+ people who DONT have a HDCP compliant device! Even if they CAN technically recieve a HD Signal! I was thinking of writing to the Government about it, but Im not sure what good it will do... Ofcom maybe? Ad how much support would there be against HDCP in this country...