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DO READ Can't we just get some answers or facts about this? INTEL -- responding to continuedmis information on IP
From: David Farber <dave () farber net>
Date: Sat, 11 Jun 2005 15:35:48 -0400
Begin forwarded message: From: Date: June 11, 2005 12:40:19 PM EDT To: dave () farber net Cc: lip () media mit eduSubject: Re: [IP] Can't we just get some answers or facts about this? INTEL -- responding to continuedmis information on IP
Please remove my name or identifying information if forwarding this to IP or elsewhere. I work closely enough to this industry to fear repercussions. Yes. This is one of the technologies used on the Pentium D: http://www.intel.com/standards/case/case_dtcp.htm It embeds a private key in each CPU. The key cannot be directly extracted, only used for signature and decryption operations. The idea is that your computer receives encrypted data from the set-top box, and can route it to a variety of other targets---but it's always encrypted when it leaves. So that might include other PCs in your home, or a television, or a monitor, or a storage device. It even works over IP, counting hops to ensure it doesn't leave your home. There is a similar technology by Macrovision which appears to also be supported. So does it *contain* DRM? Well, if DRM is policy, no. Does it contain content-protection technology? Absolutely. Does it contain technology to help restrict you from using media you purchased in accordance in fair and legal ways? Yes. ------------------------------------- You are subscribed as lists-ip () insecure org To manage your subscription, go to http://v2.listbox.com/member/?listname=ip Archives at: http://www.interesting-people.org/archives/interesting-people/
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