User: openright

image a cluster of these (usb hub powered)

On: Linux Powers Lilliputian PCs

ok, imagine a cluster of next years model, plugged into many usb hubs.

mmm Instomato soup

On: Motorola Unveils Phone Vending Machines

Just add water.

multicast is more useful for IP-TV

On: Tech Manufacturers Rally Against Net Neutrality

multicast would be much more useful to allow TV-like content.

DRM similar to renting.Lifetime is device lifetime

On: Microsoft DRM To Get Even Tighter

If you buy DRM data format D from company A that only works on Devices X and Y.

You DRM media expires when:
  - Devices X or Y dies and company A went away.
  - Devices X or Y dies and format D is not supported on the new players.
  - Devices X or Y dies and format D is not transferable on the new players.
  - You buy device M to replace X or Y, and format D is not supported.

This is the disposible razor model.

DRM is only here to stay if people keep buying it.
Once people stop buying it, all the DRM expires, and we are only left with non-DRM media.

Say I have a 50 CD collection, which I dumped to a couple DVDs, and I bought 200 DRM media which I also tried to dump to DVD. In 10 years, assuming the DRM was really good, my DRM backups are now just piles of bits, as they stopped making those players years ago.
All I would be left with is non-DRM data. The old DRM possibly has less useful data than 8-track tapes.

SVideo? (Next-Gen?) Where is DVI and SPDIF

On: Linux Hackers Offered Early Access to Next-Gen DVR

To be considered for a modern TV, it should have DVI, and SPDIF outputs.

Analog outputs ok for old TV's and stereos, I guess.

RIAA would love this. DRM not needed.

On: Analog Revival Means Vinyl Will Outlive CD

RIAA would love this, because it gives them disposable media without the need of DRM.