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Will We Need A SmartCard to Watch Digital TV?
An anonymous reader writes "This story on EE Times points out that Hollywood and major electronics manufacturers are in agreement on a SmartCard requirement for digital video interconnectivity. Note that the article talks about them 'closing the analog hole.'"
I'm not profoundly religious or anything, but do I need to quote specific verses from Revelations before it's too late?
Or do I just go ahead and get my number and be quiet?
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Those who don't understand, will probably vote (-1, Offtopic)
I'm sure these cards will be nice and secure, just like the ones that satellite providers use.
Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to watch free HBO.
Note that the article talks about them 'closing the analog hole.'"
Should I be alarmed ?
Those who say it can't be done, shouldn't interfere with those who are doing it.
"Please, sign me up for this new technology. It offers me no benefits, costs me money, and gives up my rights."
-- You. At least, you in the eyes of Hollywood.
Geez when I had cable, I had to tinker around with 75-100 pF variable capacitors, copper wire, and metal RadioShack boxes to get free TV! Then I graduated to sattelite, and all I needed was a smartcard programmer! This is great news!
(Score: 5, Funny)
-RickTheWizKid
(And to think, I don't even _own_ a TV anymore... is this a bad thing?)
It looks like I'll just be one of those wierd old guys that still listens to music on vinyl. I also enjoy books.
I bet my kids will hate me for it.
On the other hand, now might be a good time to learn how to fix the current generation of 'disposable' kit and start hoarding parts. It might eventually become a nice little niche market.
- Read a book!
- Go outside!
- Participate in democracy!
- Volunteer for charity!
This guys may be the best thing that's happened to western civilization since before Ed Sullivan sucked our collective brains out.Cantankerous old coot since 1957.
Digital TVs watch YOU!