DRM Compatibility

[MetalStorm]

So I've heard about this DRM stuff and how its basically going to stop people pirating videos and what not, however what I'm concerned with is the fact that the producers of DVDs and HDDVDs etc using DRM will be able to prevent people from running the content in the full resolution if their hardware doesn't incorporate this DRM standard. The content producer is also able to make it so that it doesn't play AT ALL if your hardware isn't up to scratch.

I'm not exactly sure of the ETA for hardware DRM but I believe it's sometime around when vista is to be released, but the big question is what hardware needs to be DRM compatible? I'm certain that the screen has to be compatible, but what about the CPU motherboard and graphics card? Is there any information on this?

 

[MetalStorm]

Thanks very much for the reply, I would like to say that its cleared a few things but by the sounds of it, its going to be a while before we start seeing actual DRM compatible hardware.

 

[MetalStorm]

DRM is just another waste of effort as usual, there isn't a single system that hasn't been perfectly bypassed today and the new drm being implemented will be cracked or bypassed as well. Companies need to realise the best way of stopping piracy is reasonable prices, it's hilarious that they waste loads of money on a drm system which is cracked days after release and then lose even more money from pirating after that because of their own greed.

I'm sure DRM will be cracked and for it to be possible to make copies of the films, but I think the point is that to circumvent the DRM is difficult enough to put a lot of people off and quite expensive as it will have to be done with special hacked hardware.