[Open-graphics] [Fwd: [OHF Board of Directors] DHCP and HDMI]

[Zan Lynx]

On Sun, 2007-03-18 at 13:32 -0700, Nick LaForge wrote:
> Why do we need an HDCP license?  So people can watch bluray and hddvd
> movies on their pcs?  I don't think linux users will use bluray and
> hddvd movies until the encryption is cracked at the software level
> like dvd was, so what's the point?

I believe they'd also like the option to sell into the Windows and
embedded markets.  A Tivo-like device with HD miht need HDCP (not sure
about the broadcast, cable, satellite standards).  So would a Windows
Media Center.

It might even make sense as the video output chip in a BlueRay / HD-DVD
player itself.  I believe that some of the current crop of $40 DVD
players use some PC hardware.
-- 
Zan Lynx <zlynx at acm.org>
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