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DVD Jon Creates DRM Killer

Posted by kdawson on from the copy-with-abandon dept.

Firmafest writes to let us know that 'DVD Jon' Lech Johansen's company has released an open beta of DoubleTwist, a desktop application that allows the user to copy media to any device. There's a Facebook app too. The software is available for download at Doubletwistventures.com. Currently only Windows is supported, but a Macintosh version is on the way.

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  1. Oh, great... by XxtraLarGe · · Score: 5, Funny

    Every time this dude releases a hack I'm not interested in using, I end up being forced to download a new patch from Apple for my iTunes/iPod if I want to buy new music.

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  2. Re:A utility to copy media to any device by maxwell+demon · · Score: 5, Funny

    I've been using something like this for awhile, its called "dd" (run as root for extra goodness). I've tried to use it to copy a CD to my mouse, but it didn't work, even when run as root.
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  3. Re:I wonder who will be first.. by unlametheweak · · Score: 5, Funny

    Well if we can get everybody here on Slash to keep this little secret to ourselves, I'm sure there won't be any problems with the MPAA, DMCA or any other organizations harassing the company with lawsuits, etc. To quote the eloquent and charismaticSteve Jobs, "Loose lips sink ships".

  4. Re:Setup Wants an E-Mail Address by TheVelvetFlamebait · · Score: 5, Funny

    Um, if your sig is accurate, how the hell did you end up replying to an AC?

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  5. Re:I wonder who will be first.. by McFadden · · Score: 5, Funny

    Wait, you're crediting a 40's-era propaganda campaign to Steve Jobs?
    It's like mp3 players, smart phones, slim notebooks etc... None of them existed until Apple invented them. I thought everyone knew that.