--- Forwarded Message from "Margo Burns" <[log in to unmask]> ---

>Subject: Computer DVD drives & regions
>Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2003 15:02:57 -0400
>Thread-Topic: #7127 Printing Chinese in OS X - AppleWorks 6
>Thread-Index: AcMJAgz3wE2dMr8zQXyQXiw9PvmfCwBkUXEo
>From: "Margo Burns" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: "Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum"    <[log in to unmask]>

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Hi all!

I'm getting queries from our IT folks about how to make *computer* DVD drives region-free.  Does anyone here have any info on which manufacturers' drives can get their firmware hacked?  They've apparently found someething that works temporarily on one, but that's obviously not a good solution to have the teacher go into DOS, run this thing, to reset it every so many changes...  We have Mac and Windows machines, and finding a solution for either would be helpful.  I have heard about the possibility of throwing away the DVD preferences on the Mac, but everything I've ever read about DVDs and region-codes indicates that you can make only 5-6 switches before the *firmware* of the drive locks in the region.  Any help would be most appreciated!

Cheers,
Margo

Margo Burns
Director of the Language Center
St. Paul's School
Concord, NH 03301
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(603) 229-4665