Harry Potter released unprotected

[Steve Schear]

At 01:44 PM 6/16/2002 -0700, Lucky Green wrote:
>Joseph Ashwood wrote:
> > This looks like just a
> > pilot program. Watch the normal piracy channels though, if
> > Harry Potter shows up stronger than other releases
> > Macrovision will be around a while. But if Harry Potter isn't
> > substantially hit by piracy, then you might want to start
> > shorting Macrovision, they'll start losing customers.
>
>I am confused. AFAICT, the majority of movie piracy today takes place
>via DivX from DVD's. How does Macrovision even play a role in this?

Macrovision only prevents some VCRs from recording DVD content, a 
decreasing market.  Video "correctors" are widely available for under $60 
to neuter Macrovision protection.

All DVD ripping SW bypasses any Macrovision protection.

steve