Update 3: The BBC Intergrated Media Player trial and DRM......how to hack?
 

For those who don't know, the BBC are trialing a service that allows
participants to book/download BBC TV programmes to their PC. The big
problem with the service is that the programmes (Microsoft wmv files)
are protected by Microsoft's DRM technology and they expire (i.e. they
are unplayable) after 7/8 days after the original broadcast date.

In my last post to this group (do a google in 'groups') I confirmed
that it was possible to use the hack detailed on this page......
http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.ph...&page=15&pp=20
........to remove the DRM restrictions.

That method depends on using an installation of Windows XP that
preferably includes Windows Media Player Version 9 (WMP9) and
definitely depends on not having installed the Microsoft update
KB891122 which 'tightens up' DRM security.

Unfortunately, the BBC have now changed their software so that now you
can't run their media player (IMP) without installing the above
Microsoft update. The result is that the above method no longer works.
There is a rumour on the above thread that a new version of the hack
is available but as yet I've not been able to find it. I will post
back when anything changes.


Peter

Update 3: The BBC Intergrated Media Player trial and DRM......how to hack?
 

"Peter" wrote in message
...
For those who don't know, the ....

The OP is a common criminal who attempting to steal the income of
those who earn their living from royalties.

Update 3: The BBC Intergrated Media Player trial and DRM......how to hack?
 

:::Jerry:::: wrote:
"Peter" wrote in message
...
For those who don't know, the ....

The OP is a common criminal who attempting to steal the income of
those who earn their living from royalties.

So, fool, please explain how downloading something and then watching it
after 9 days rather than 8 would deprive someone of royalty income.

Actually, since you chose to use the word 'steal', perhaps you could
further explain how the OP would benefit financially from doing this.

Update 3: The BBC Intergrated Media Player trial and DRM......how to hack?
 

On Sat, 3 Dec 2005 13:10:41 -0000, ":::Jerry::::"
wrote:

For those who don't know, the ....

The OP is a common criminal who attempting to steal the income of
those who earn their living from royalties.

Idiot.
Lee.
--
lee at w2designs dot co dot uk

If I have one flaw it's that I'm a perfectoinist.

Update 3: The BBC Intergrated Media Player trial and DRM......how to hack?
 

"Pyriform" wrote in message
...
:::Jerry:::: wrote:
"Peter" wrote in message
...
For those who don't know, the ....

The OP is a common criminal who attempting to steal the income of
those who earn their living from royalties.

So, fool, please explain how downloading something and then
watching it
after 9 days rather than 8 would deprive someone of royalty income.

Actually, since you chose to use the word 'steal', perhaps you
could
further explain how the OP would benefit financially from doing
this.


If he keeps the recording then he is very unlikely to pay for a copy.
Why do you think they are bothering to make the downloads time
limited?

Remember that this is a trial, just because the current bit rate is
low doesn't mean that it will always be so.

Update 3: The BBC Intergrated Media Player trial and DRM......how to hack?
 

"[email protected]" wrote in message
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Idiot.
Lee.

So you are!

Update 3: The BBC Intergrated Media Player trial and DRM......how to hack?
 

"Garret" wrote in message
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On Sat, 3 Dec 2005 17:41:16 -0000, ":::Jerry::::"

wrote:

So you are!

How the hell can any sane person defend BBC News coverage?
Its neutered, extremely carefully selected, well edited then
delivered
by a song and dance team masquerading as newscasters. If I didn't
have
to buy a license I wouldn't subscribe to it.


No doubt you watch FoxNews.....

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"Garret" wrote in message
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On Sun, 4 Dec 2005 12:15:46 -0000, ":::Jerry::::"

wrote:

No doubt you watch FoxNews.....

Nope.
Its the motto of both which puts me off, "Not Wrong For Long."
I object to being forced to pay for a service I would otherwise not
use. Its like being forced to contribute to the local brothel.
I don't have to so I don't. That's the way it should be with the
Beeb.
Simple as that.


But any subscription or advertising revenue funded station will use
(at least some of your) money on services that you either don't like
or want to watch!

Please feel free to try and find a clue...

Update 3: The BBC Intergrated Media Player trial and DRM......how to hack?
 

On Sat, 3 Dec 2005 13:10:41 -0000, ":::Jerry::::"
wrote:


"Peter" wrote in message
.. .
For those who don't know, the ....

The OP is a common criminal who attempting to steal the income of
those who earn their living from royalties.



One of the great advantages of Usenet is that it's unmoderated.
Unforunately, there's always a downside to everything.




Peter

Update 3: The BBC Intergrated Media Player trial and DRM......how to hack?
 

"Peter" wrote in message
...

snip

One of the great advantages of Usenet is that it's unmoderated.
Unforunately, there's always a downside to everything.


Yes, scum can post how to break the law and steal people's income
through copyright abuse...