Recent press reports have indicated that a managed copy specification — supported by the Advanced Access Content System that provides the copy-prevention system on HD DVD and Blu-ray discs — may be nearing reality. Details, however, are few and far between. The AACS has acknowledged that it is talking over specifications with movie studios that produce HD DVD and Blu-ray content, and it expects those discussions to continue, but it is keeping mum on the likelihood of definitive action anytime soon.
Managed Copy Spec for High-Def Discs May Be on the Horizon
Posted by: Chris Maxcer May 25, 2007 11:44 AMRecent press reports have indicated that a managed copy specification — supported by the Advanced Access Content System that provides the copy-prevention system on HD DVD and Blu-ray discs — may be nearing reality. Details, however, are few and far between. The AACS has acknowledged that it is talking over specifications with movie studios that produce HD DVD and Blu-ray content, and it expects those discussions to continue, but it is keeping mum on the likelihood of definitive action anytime soon.