[vdr] Re: CI / CAM module in software

[René Bartsch <rene@bartschnet.de>]

----- Original Message -----
From: "Alessio Sangalli" <alesan@manoweb.com>
To: <vdr@linuxtv.org>
Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2002 11:44 PM
Subject: [vdr] Re: CI / CAM module in software


> René Bartsch writes:
>
>
> > new law ordered by EU, which prohibits to use or have any software or
> > hardware which work-arounds scrambling systems.
> >
> > Goodbye "libdvdcss" and "libdvdread" ...  :-(
> >
> > Goodbye Linux and DVD ...        :-(
>
> ja ok, but even if they do that, why don't we upload our programs in a
> russian server or whatever? why should we buy expensive hardware - hey
we're
> talking about 200+ *euros* for a CAM!!! and then they change encription
> system and another cam has to be bought, and then if I want to see another
> bouquet...
>
> Even if a software decoder would be UNLAWFUL, I still think it's not
> UNETHICAL.
>
>
> ciao
> as
>

I do agree, but you will have the risk to go to prison in EU, even if you
only use the SoftCI for private purpose and even if you have a PW smartcard
..

Rene