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We all know it's going to happen, It's ridiculous to think that the broadcast flag is going to do any good for anyone... except, perhaps -- if some "content producer" (i.e. artist) is hesitant to have his "content" (i.e. art) viewed by more people through any means.. this will put his/her worries to rest.]]>Dec 19th 2005 12:10AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/02/17/the-clicker-demystifying-the-broadcast-flag/http://www.engadget.com/2005/02/17/the-clicker-demystifying-the-broadcast-flag/
However, the whole debate is moot. All these restrictions do is drive people to unrestricted mediums.

If the industry would rather I record and watch a program within the confines of my home, they should encourage that behavior by letting me do what I want with my content (ie: encode it and put it on my cell phone). Because if I can't, I'll just download it using bit torrent and bypass the tv medium entirely.

And if they think a little broadcast flag will stop the 1337 hackers out there that will gladly provide this service for the world -- free of charge -- they need a reality check.]]>Dec 19th 2005 12:10AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/02/17/the-clicker-demystifying-the-broadcast-flag/http://www.engadget.com/2005/02/17/the-clicker-demystifying-the-broadcast-flag/Dec 19th 2005 12:10AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/02/17/the-clicker-demystifying-the-broadcast-flag/http://www.engadget.com/2005/02/17/the-clicker-demystifying-the-broadcast-flag/Dec 19th 2005 12:10AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/02/17/the-clicker-demystifying-the-broadcast-flag/http://www.engadget.com/2005/02/17/the-clicker-demystifying-the-broadcast-flag/Dec 19th 2005 12:10AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/02/17/the-clicker-demystifying-the-broadcast-flag/http://www.engadget.com/2005/02/17/the-clicker-demystifying-the-broadcast-flag/Dec 19th 2005 12:10AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/02/17/the-clicker-demystifying-the-broadcast-flag/http://www.engadget.com/2005/02/17/the-clicker-demystifying-the-broadcast-flag/Dec 19th 2005 12:10AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/02/17/the-clicker-demystifying-the-broadcast-flag/http://www.engadget.com/2005/02/17/the-clicker-demystifying-the-broadcast-flag/Dec 19th 2005 12:10AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/02/17/the-clicker-demystifying-the-broadcast-flag/http://www.engadget.com/2005/02/17/the-clicker-demystifying-the-broadcast-flag/Dec 19th 2005 12:10AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/02/17/the-clicker-demystifying-the-broadcast-flag/http://www.engadget.com/2005/02/17/the-clicker-demystifying-the-broadcast-flag/
You are, of course, correct. I was just trying to make a quick comparision. IIRC, the current WMA-protection format is Janus, but don't quote me on that.

Cheers,
Steve]]>Dec 19th 2005 12:10AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/02/17/the-clicker-demystifying-the-broadcast-flag/http://www.engadget.com/2005/02/17/the-clicker-demystifying-the-broadcast-flag/Dec 19th 2005 12:10AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/02/17/the-clicker-demystifying-the-broadcast-flag/http://www.engadget.com/2005/02/17/the-clicker-demystifying-the-broadcast-flag/
And, yes, Michael Powell is the devil - may he rot in hell.]]>Dec 19th 2005 12:10AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/02/17/the-clicker-demystifying-the-broadcast-flag/http://www.engadget.com/2005/02/17/the-clicker-demystifying-the-broadcast-flag/
We'll cover the DCR in the future (limitations and all). The point was simply that HD TiVos are delayed for a completely different reason. That's all.

Cheers,
Steve]]>Dec 19th 2005 12:10AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/02/17/the-clicker-demystifying-the-broadcast-flag/http://www.engadget.com/2005/02/17/the-clicker-demystifying-the-broadcast-flag/ We all know, BTB, that the consumer demand for DRM-implemented technology is far lower than for rotting horsemeat sandwiches on stale bread, so "boasting" about this "feature" in your new TV, PVR, or whatever, is the capitalistic equivalent of cutting your own throat.
So, the $64,000 question is: how do we find out about which technologies have the Broadcast Flag implemented now? I am interested in whether the chip can be overrode, since I have heard about epoxy-encasing the chip to prevent tampering.
The FCC, as you said, capitulated to the media monsters so that "high-quality" shows can be shown "in safety". We need to find out how to tell everyone involved (government and manufacturers) that we're not buying.]]>Dec 19th 2005 12:10AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/02/17/the-clicker-demystifying-the-broadcast-flag/http://www.engadget.com/2005/02/17/the-clicker-demystifying-the-broadcast-flag/
if this is all they have then it's jsut a matter of intercepting the broadcast, resetting the bit and rebroadcast the signal towards any media receiving device.
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