SlySoft breaks BD+ DRM - bit-tech.net Forums

CardJoe · 26th Mar 2008, 08:54

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2008/03...s_bdplus_drm/1

DRM destruction firm SlySoft has announced that the latest version of its software is able to bypass both AACS and BD+ protection - enabling consumers to transcode the video.

proxess · 26th Mar 2008, 09:30

Unfortunately they won't give up.

1ad7 · 26th Mar 2008, 10:05

do anti theft measures prevent theft? hell no they just keep Johnny Dumbass from doing what nerdy over here can do... so put some encryption to make it somewhat of a chore to pirate and leave it at that

alastor · 26th Mar 2008, 10:13

I'm surprised SlySoft haven't been sued in to bankruptcy yet, anybody know why? Probably some American legal loopholes?

cjoyce1980 · 26th Mar 2008, 10:55

BD+ was always seen weaker encrypt method

iwog · 26th Mar 2008, 12:30

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Originally Posted by alastor

I'm surprised SlySoft haven't been sued in to bankruptcy yet, anybody know why? Probably some American legal loopholes?

yeah, the "fair use" clause in the american copyright law, plus the fact they operate out of Barbados i believe.

JohnMartin · 26th Mar 2008, 12:44

Slysoft are located in Antigua where local law is not being broken. I believe that any effort to get Antigua to update their IP legislation to accord with WTO obligations is bogged down because the USA are in breach of WTO rulings concerning their own legslation on on-line gaming.

Andune · 26th Mar 2008, 12:51

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Originally Posted by iwog

plus the fact they operate out of Barbados i believe.

They are based in Antigua (quite close to Barbados) so they can avoid copyright laws like the american DMCA.
And i love how one of the BD+ developers last year said:

Quote:

BD+, unlike AACS which suffered a partial hack last year, won't likely be breached for 10 years.

Have DRM ever done something good for the companies?

steveo_mcg · 26th Mar 2008, 12:52

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Originally Posted by JohnMartin

I believe that any effort to get Antigua to update their IP legislation to accord with WTO obligations is bogged down because the USA are in breach of WTO rulings concerning their own legslation on on-line gaming.

devdevil85 · 26th Mar 2008, 14:09

but if it's illegal here in the US to do what they're doing, wouldn't the US/Movie Studios not allow the consumer the ability to purchase/import copies?

iwog · 26th Mar 2008, 15:33

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Originally Posted by Andune

They are based in Antigua (quite close to Barbados) so they can avoid copyright laws like the american DMCA.
Have DRM ever done something good for the companies?

I was close, knew it was the Caribbean. And no i dont think DRM has ever done any good for anyone.

leexgx · 26th Mar 2008, 17:18

anydvd i have used in the past to unplayable dvd's in the past to some new protection, with BD (HD-dvd does not have this problem) you needed anydvd so you could play the disk as it removes any checks that the disk norm does more so if your ver of powerdvd was banned/blocked due to the keys been revoked, as power dvd would just see the disk as an unprotected disk so would skip norm checks

DriftCarl · 27th Mar 2008, 08:44

I guess it keeps the DRM people in work, and it keeps the crackers off the streets

Paradigm Shifter · 27th Mar 2008, 10:53

So DRM is just a way to solve unemployment?

steveo_mcg · 27th Mar 2008, 11:11

And give people hobbies...

iwog · 27th Mar 2008, 11:33

And annoy legitimate consumers....

rhuitron · 27th Mar 2008, 17:39

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Tyinsar · 27th Mar 2008, 17:39

"Locks are made to keep honest people honest"

Let's face it, without DRM there would be a lot more pirates. If it was easier more people would do it.

Look at it this way: If a person around you forgets something and walks away, taking it feels a lot less like steeling than breaking into their house would.

Edit: Still, I'm glad that there will be an option to backup any such stuff I might buy (though for now I'm still using an SD TV)

26th Mar 2008, 08:54	#1
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26th Mar 2008, 10:55	#5
cjoyce1980 Supermodder Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: UK Posts: 344	BD+ was always seen weaker encrypt method

26th Mar 2008, 12:44	#7
JohnMartin What's a Dremel? Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1	Slysoft are located in Antigua where local law is not being broken. I believe that any effort to get Antigua to update their IP legislation to accord with WTO obligations is bogged down because the USA are in breach of WTO rulings concerning their own legslation on on-line gaming.

26th Mar 2008, 14:09	#10
devdevil85 Hypermodder Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: US of A Posts: 884	but if it's illegal here in the US to do what they're doing, wouldn't the US/Movie Studios not allow the consumer the ability to purchase/import copies?

27th Mar 2008, 08:44	#13
DriftCarl Multimodder Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 201	I guess it keeps the DRM people in work, and it keeps the crackers off the streets

27th Mar 2008, 10:53	#14
Paradigm Shifter Lethargic Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,213	So DRM is just a way to solve unemployment?

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27th Mar 2008, 17:39	#17
rhuitron Bump? What Bump? Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Northern California, Usa Posts: 122	Hey BD+ HaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHa HaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHa HaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHa HaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHa HaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHa HaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHa HaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHa HaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHa Ohh god, I busted a gut! HaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHa HaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHa HaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHa HaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHa HaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHa HaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHa HaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHa HaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHa __________________ You use an Apple?? Go play in traffic.

27th Mar 2008, 17:39	#18
Tyinsar 6 screens / 1 card Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: AB.CA Posts: 2,005	"Locks are made to keep honest people honest" Let's face it, without DRM there would be a lot more pirates. If it was easier more people would do it. Look at it this way: If a person around you forgets something and walks away, taking it feels a lot less like steeling than breaking into their house would. Edit: Still, I'm glad that there will be an option to backup any such stuff I might buy (though for now I'm still using an SD TV) __________________ It's not about how life treats you, it's about how you treat life.