--- Forwarded Message from Cliff Myers <[log in to unmask]> --- >In-Reply-To: <[log in to unmask]> >References: <[log in to unmask]> >Date: Tue, 21 May 2002 14:56:25 -0400 >To: Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum <[log in to unmask]> >From: Cliff Myers <[log in to unmask]> >Subject: Re: #6694 Copy-protection crashes computers? Sony's elaborate "Key2Audio" copy-protection scheme is cracked by using a black magic marker to cover the bogus data track (typically, the outer-most track on the CD). Full story @: http://www.reuters.com/news_article.jhtml?type=technologynews&StoryID=984471 >--- Forwarded Message from Ursula Williams <[log in to unmask]> --- > >>In-Reply-To: <[log in to unmask]> >>References: <[log in to unmask]> >>Date: Fri, 17 May 2002 11:12:20 -0600 >>To: Language Learning and Technology International Information >>Forum <[log in to unmask]> >>From: Ursula Williams <[log in to unmask]> >>Subject: Copy-protection crashes computers? > >------------------ >This came to my attention last evening by way of one of our Arts and >Letters consultants. I wanted to share it with you, and to learn if >there is confirmation from other institutions: > > >>There is a new generation of copy-protected audio CDs that can crash >>your computer or render it unable to start up properly. >> >>These discs are not audio CDs following the standard industry >>specification, and will say "Will not work on PC/Mac" in place of the >>Compact Disc logo. If you intend to play an audio CD on your >>computer, inspect the packaging for any warnings about >>computer-specific copy protection measures present on the disc. >> >>Inserting one of these discs into a computer can cause unexpected >>harmful results, including freezes, crashes, and startup problems >>that may require the machine to be sent back to the vendor for >>service. This service will not be covered under warranty, and charges >>for these incidents will be the responsibility of the individual user. > >Ursula Williams >Notre Dame