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With DVD playback?With DVD playback?Posted Jan 26, 2008 14:26 UTC (Sat) by copsewood (subscriber, #199)In reply to: With DVD playback? by rossburton Parent article: More Linux-based laptops from Dell (vnunet)
As far as I am aware, following the acquittal on all charges against DVD John, the legality of dvdcss software has not been successfully challenged within the EU. Could someone reading this correct me if they know of any counterexample.
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With DVD playback? Posted Jan 26, 2008 18:53 UTC (Sat) by tialaramex (subscriber, #21167) [Link] decrypting your DVDs (for your own use) probably isn't illegal in some jurisdictions, so sure, maybe you're in the clear on that... However, there have been various patents issued relevant to the codecs used in DVD, including the video codec from MPEG 2 and some of the choices available for audio, notably MPEG audio (same as in MP3) and Dolby Digital (aka AC-3) Is it possible that the stated (but ignored) prohibition on software patents in the EU would allow a court to overturn these particular patents, or at least find that they can't apply to Dell's computers which just happen to run this software? Yes, I suppose it might be possible, if you have very good lawyers and are willing to drag it out for years against a resourceful and politically powerful enemy... But there's no reason Dell should go to that expense to help us. It wouldn't make commercial sense. Better to pay the ransom.
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