So as long as AACS is cracked so is hdcp and bd+ is a separate entity that does not deal with hdcp right?
BD+ is effectively a small virtual machine embedded in authorized players. It allows content providers to include executable programs on Blu-ray discs. Such programs can:Well it is a bit more than that as BD+ is supposed to have java in it from what I hear and this is supposed to make it easier to add and change ecryptions? Maybe James can elaborate to an extent for us on what's up. HDCP will still be there but with anydvd hd no need for all that of course.
BD+ is effectively a small virtual machine embedded in authorized players. It allows content providers to include executable programs on Blu-ray discs. Such programs can:
* examine the host environment, to see if the player has been tampered with. Every licensed playback device manufacturer must provide the BD+ licensing authority with memory footprints that identify their devices.
* verify that the player's keys have not been changed.
* execute native code, possibly to patch an otherwise insecure system.
* transform the audio and video output. Parts of the content will not be viewable without letting the BD+-program unscramble it.
If a playback device manufacturer finds that its devices have been hacked, it can potentially release BD+-code that detects and circumvents the vulnerability. These programs can then be included in all new content releases.
The specifications of the BD+ virtual machine are only available to licensed device manufacturers.
BD-ROM Mark is a small amount of cryptographical data that is stored physically differently from normal Blu-ray data. Bit-by-bit copies that do not replicate the BD-ROM Mark are impossible to decode. A specially licensed piece of hardware is required to insert the ROM-mark into the media during replication. Through licensing of the special hardware element, the BDA believes that it can eliminate the possibility of mass producing BD-ROMs without authorization.
Glad to help clear up any questions.I was a bit off but not by much thanks for the info DetroitBaseball.
AnyDVD HD does not only "crack" the encryption, but it also allows you to watch Blu-Ray and HDDVD discs without having to have HDCP hardware (apart from the drive(s), of course). As long as AnyDVD HD supports BD+ in both of those aspects you'll be able to watch what you want without problems
Actually, this is somewhat inaccurate. By removing AACS from the disc, it also removes the requirement for HDCP. IOW, unencrypted discs do not require HDCP.
You still need a HDCP-compliant HDDVD or Blu-Ray drive, don't you? By removing HDCP, AnyDVD HD eliminates the need to have HDCP-compliant display monitor, which is a blessing!
Eh? HDCP compliant HD DVD or BluRay drive?? There is no "removing HDCP". HDCP is turned on by the player when an AACS encoded stream is found. AnyDVD removes AACS before the player gets the stream, so HDCP is not turned on.
I think SamuriHL didn't mean you don't need a BD/HD drive but rather the other stuff. The drive to play these types of disc will always be needed.
I see. So HDCP is always present within AACS, but is it possible for it to be incorporated by itself? In case of open-source versions of HDCP being developed...
Sounds like it is getting to look better to use your PC as a BD or HD player nowdays with this new technology as it'll be easier to manipulate than using a stand alone player?