Why, yes, everyone, let’s run out and pick the high definition optical disc format with the most onerous DRM (kernel integration is apparently preferred in any OS it has to appear in), the format that requires a fucking Java implementation to show some menus, the format invented by the company with a media empire grafted onto its shoulders. Real well played.
Rule one of consumer electronics: Never pick Sony’s format.
Hear hear. Actually, they’re both stupid. But, whatever.
By http://openid.aol.com/jonaswisser · 2008.02.20 01:38
Of course they’re both stupid, but HD DVD is markedly less stupid in some clearly defined areas. (Even if any format employing more DRM than DVD – that’s both of them – is still really evil.)
By Jesper · 2008.02.20 07:03
Doesn’t matter though does it? Physical media are so 20th century. One day, we’ll tell our grandchildren that we used to put shiny discs into shiny boxes to watch movies, and they’ll laugh with amused glee. Then they’ll shoot us. For unrelated reasons.
By pauldwaite · 2008.02.20 23:34
If I was going to limit myself to writing about things one’s grandchildren wouldn’t laugh with amused glee at, there wouldn’t be a whole lot of things written, I’ll tell you that much.
DRM is a concern now, and I’m worried now, even if it hopefully sorts itself out in the end (likely thanks to people worrying now).
By Jesper · 2008.02.21 06:56