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Limited-Use DVD Technology

Posted by timothy on from the may-it-meet-the-fate-of-divx dept.

ps_inkling writes: "Two companies are creating different techniques to make DVD discs unusable after a set period of time. SpectraDisc has a patent on a limited-play DVD technology; FlexPlay is currently developing limited play DVD technology. The SpectraDisc technique is to coat the DVD with a film, then wrap the DVD in an anaerobic package. The idea is to sell these 'play-once' DVD movies at a substantial discount to regular DVDs as a way to compete with pay-per-view or movie ticket outlets."

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  1. Re:Filling room with inert-gas by fish+waffle · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    How did this post from an AC get elevated to +1 "interesting"? It's not interesting, it's a redundant troll.

    That's it i'm sealing the windows, borrowing my 79 year old grandmothers oxygen tank, and filling the room with helium.

    Feel free to patent this process. I think most people are unaware that oxygen tanks contain helium. You must've guessed from your grandmother's squeeky voice?

    Only down-sides to this would be that helium doesn't conduct sound as well...

    Yes, that's right, the only down-side is the change in sound quality. Well, at least once you've filled your sealed room with helium we won't see your stupid posts anymore.