SlySoft defeats Blu-ray's BD+ DRM scheme again

[STaRGaZeR]

For Immediate Release

Antigua, West Indies - December, 29th 2008


SlySoft defeats Blu-ray's BD+ DRM scheme again

Despite some sites reporting that "SlySoft has been beaten", the
Antiguan company renowned for promoting Fair Use Rights has effectively
defeated BD+ once again and much earlier than expected; the cat and
mouse game of DRM has entered the next round.

Although newer BD+ decryption wasn't expected until February 2009,
today's AnyDVD HD 6.5.0.2 release decrypts copy protection on all
current Blu-ray movies and, in turn, ensures that consumers may continue
to backup and enjoy their Blu-ray movie purchases even when using
computer monitors that are not HDCP compliant. In fact, AnyDVD HD
remains the only program that can decrypt all commercial Blu-ray
releases, and this incredible magic is, as per usual with AnyDVD HD,
performed on the fly without requiring users to rip first to their hard
drives.

The following is a selection of current Blu-ray releases supported by
AnyDVD HD:

Futurama: Bender's Game (U.S.)
Firefly, The Complete Series (U.S.)
Planet of the Apes (1968 ) (U.S.)
Predator 2 (1990)
Shine a Light (U.K)
Planet of the Apes (the series), U.S.
Space Chimps, USA
Meet Dave, USA
X-Files 2
X-Files 1
Home Alone
The Day The Earth Stood Still: Special Edition
Jingle All The Way
Super Troopers
Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story
Horton hears a Who
French Connection I & II (UK)
In the Name of the King (US)
Vanishing Point (Germany)
Babylon A.D.

http://forum.slysoft.com/showthread.php?t=24602

[Chad Boga]

Good.

This will help me heaps in 12 months time when I break out the eye patch, wooden leg and parrot.

[Eastcoasthandle]

I wonder if some still believe that BD+ can never be broken?

[TheGoat Eater]

You know why they released it that press release today right - they are going away from the free updates for life structure and going to a subscription based pricing structure now and they want to get those people (like me) who are on the verge of buying to buy before the new year (as they have a discount and you get the free updates for life)... Oh what to do what to do...

[kryptobs2000]

I think they still have free updates for life on the pirate bay.

[Speederlander]

I think they still have free updates for life on the pirate bay.

There's a poetic justice to that.

[Jochenp]

There's a poetic justice to that.

x30
And they should know it

[Vinas]

Yay! Free updates for life? I'm still using a super old version of Clone CD!!!

[clonez]

arrgh, thy maties did it again

only days now for the total exploit

[Syn.]

x30
And they should know it

They do know it lol. They still make enough money with the current sales they aren't like other companies who say every pirated copy is a lost sale.

[Ket]

Mwahahahahahaaaaa!!! Arrrr M8ties! Tis Be Clear Sailin On Te Open Seas!

[acidpython]

AnyDVD is good i use it. means i can rip my blu-ray (convert it if needed) store it on my server and play it sitting on my laptop or stream it to a HTPC. I find it a very useful program.

[Speederlander]

They do know it lol. They still make enough money with the current sales they aren't like other companies who say every pirated copy is a lost sale.

So why do they use copy protection with their software?

[T_Flight]

I love it. This is outstanding. I especially like it that they have busted one of Sony's schemes. That company tries to swindle people out of every dime they can. It's oustanding that dev's like this stop them.

When I buy something I expect to use it, on any machine, and be able to back it up. When you buy these movies they can get expensive, and if anything happens to the disk Sony expects people to buy a new one. That ain't gonna happen with me. I'm gonna buy once, back it up and keep it, and there won't be any of that limited use BS either.

I'm on the ragged edge of boycotting Sony and Blacklisting them anyway after that rootkit stunt they pulled. They do have some nice technology, but it's not gonna survive if they keep it up. People are really sick of this crap.

[GripS]

More good news from Slysoft. I love these guys.

I bought AnyDvd. It's reasonably priced and is a good value. Wish I could say the same about the operating system i'm running. It's not reasonably priced and is not a good value. Therefore..... ya know.

[saint-francis]

It costs as much as Windows. Maybe more.

[YukonTrooper]

I love it. The best part is how they cracked it before its expected arrival in February. Can someone explain that to me? Awesome either way.

[Syn.]

So why do they use copy protection with their software?

lol.... yea. Seriously? Ok, let me try and answer that politely.

The copy protection that they offer is a standard application only registration. You get a registration file that you just open and it registers the application. It also does randomly connect to Slysoft to confirm registrations. The copy protection is tied to the AnyDVD only.

They might not be into the whole "Piracy is the end of the world" thing but they are not stupid.

[Speederlander]

lol.... yea. Seriously? Ok, let me try and answer that politely.

The copy protection that they offer is a standard application only registration. You get a registration file that you just open and it registers the application. It also does randomly connect to Slysoft to confirm registrations. The copy protection is tied to the AnyDVD only.

They might not be into the whole "Piracy is the end of the world" thing but they are not stupid.

Yes, seriously. A common argument against copy protection of any sort and DRM is it's cracked 30 seconds after its released. Making it nonsense to implement in the first place, yes? At least according to what is so often given as a reason against using it. Further, if piracy has no impact on sales, why bother with copy protection of any sort? What would make not having copy protection "stupid"? This last question is critical. Are you saying they would lose money without copy protection?

[dinos22]

I think they still have free updates for life on the pirate bay.

There's a poetic justice to that.

[Syn.]

Yes, seriously. A common argument against copy protection of any sort and DRM is it's cracked 30 seconds after its released. Making it nonsense to implement in the first place, yes? At least according to what is so often given as a reason against using it. Further, if piracy has no impact on sales, why bother with copy protection of any sort? What would make not having copy protection "stupid"? This last question is critical. Are you saying they would lose money without copy protection?

.... Is that all you got from all those piracy vs DRM topics? I mean really???

DRM is fine as long as it only protects the application that it comes with and that it does NOT limit the customer, key word there, customer in any way.

If DRM was seamless and unnoticeable to most people then none would have a problem with it. DRM like SecurROM and BD+ do get in the way. None likes to be treated as a kid or a criminal. DRM schemes like those do both of those things with a smile on their face telling you its better for everyone that way, and then they also charge you for it.

That is the reason people get mad at DRM not because its pointless since it will get cracked soon as it comes out.

[Speederlander]

.... Is that all you got from all those piracy vs DRM topics? I mean really???

No, not at all. I'm using some common claims in response to your comments.

DRM is fine as long as it only protects the application that it comes with and that it does NOT limit the customer, key word there, customer in any way.

If DRM was seamless and unnoticeable to most people then none would have a problem with it. DRM like SecurROM and BD+ do get in the way. None likes to be treated as a kid or a criminal. DRM schemes like those do both of those things with a smile on their face telling you its better for everyone that way, and then they also charge you for it.

That is the reason people get mad at DRM not because its pointless since it will get cracked soon as it comes out.

So you think non-invasive copy protection is a good thing, yes? And that it helps sales by preventing piracy? And by extension that preventing piracy is a good and necessary thing to do for a software company, yes?

[GripS]

It costs as much as Windows. Maybe more.

Nope. AnyDVD + HD option is approx 90 USD. OEM copy of Windows XP pro is 100+.

edit: OK I found a copy of xp pro for 90 bucks.

[Bo_Fox]

So that means I can view Blu-ray movies on my Dell 2405FPW via DVI (monitor that does not have HDMI or HDCP) using AnyDVD HD on the fly?!? Just launch the program, insert the movie disc, and watch it, that easy?!?

[YukonTrooper]

So that means I can view Blu-ray movies on my Dell 2405FPW via DVI (monitor that does not have HDMI or HDCP) using AnyDVD HD on the fly?!? Just launch the program, insert the movie disc, and watch it, that easy?!?

You'll need a program that plays the movies as well. AnyDVD HD only cracks protection and detours HDCP.