Sony resumes its DRM shenanigans

[unixronin]

It appears Sony has admitted to having a new DRM scheme in circulation on DVDs.  The new DRM scheme makes the discs unplayable in some players.  Including some brand-new Sony models like the DVP-CX995V.  The player, Sony says, will require a firmware update to play the new DRM-protected discs.  However, the firmware update is not yet available.  And, now that we mention it, Sony doesn't know when it will be available.

Despite these problems, Sony "does not intend to change the copy protection."

Well, I think I "do not intend" to buy any Sony DVDs in the foreseeable future.  How about you?

Comments

[unixronin.livejournal.com]

I prefer to think of it as "another sign of the Hollywood entertainment Old Guard circling the drain".