This was originally published to benscomputer.no-ip.org in May 2006
Once again we are seeing another stupid law from our government. The story can be found on ZDNet as well as on Slashdot.
This content was originally posted to benscomputer.no-ip.org 17 April 2006
Although more than a step away from the usual technology theme of this site, and not wanting to turn this site into yet another blog on an Internet already clouded with peoples feelings, I have some thoughts on life.
This was originally posted on benscomputer.no-ip.org on 13 April 2006, and from that moment on the site used a dark theme
This content was originally posted on benscomputer.no-ip.org in April 2006
As many know, Digital Rights Management, or as many now call it Digital Restrictions Management is continually being forced upon us. It was in the news recently that the Blu-ray format was going to have a large capacity to restrict users rights, similarly HD-DVD will have much the same, if slightly less features. Now the Movie companies have said that most of the features will go unused most of the time, however you should keep in mind that your Blu-ray/HD-DVD player will regularly update its licensing rules, so the Disk you paid nearly £30 for may play now, but in a weeks time, even, you may find that your license to watch this is revoked for seemingly no reason.