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There are no DVD ripping apps distributed with Windows (or Mac, or any commercial packages distributed from the US due to the DMCA which makes CSS circumvention

There are no DVD ripping apps distributed with Windows (or Mac, or any commercial packages distributed from the US due to the DMCA which makes CSS circumvention tools illegal). I recognize you want to argue this topic, but seriously man.

burgerbrain 16y ago
The legality (or lack thereof in the US) of DeCSS has absolutely nothing to do with publishers making deliberate errors in their pressings. In fact, it's nothing more than yet another reason why comparing the frequency of DVD ripping to CD ripping and drawing conclusions about the effectiveness of deliberately introducing errors in pressings is flawed. Furthermore, I said "cross platform", not "ships from the factory with standard installations". If you don't understand the difference between these... I recognize that you enjoy digging your own grave, but seriously man.
- OpieCunningham 16y ago
  Furthermore, I said "cross platform", not "ships from the factory with standard installations". If you don't understand the difference between these... For your edification, the conversation went like this: Me: DVD ripping is not mainstream in part because tools are not mainstream. Someone: Linux distros have tools Me: Linux isn't mainstream You: Cross-platform Me: No, mainstream You: Cross-platform! So with that I'll let you carry on alone.
  - burgerbrain 16y ago
    No, I've been arguing from the beginning against your assertion that 'DVD ripping isn't mainstream because publishers deliberately introduce errors into DVD pressings'. Furthermore, your definition of "mainstream" excludes software like: firefox, steam, WoW, itunes on windows, photoshop, etc. Give me a freaking break.
    - OpieCunningham 16y ago
      My assertion from the beginning has been: intentional errors have somewhat decreased the prevalence of ripping. That is a far cry from your hyperbolic straw man. Furthermore, Linux not being mainstream is patently obvious. Yet you again need more hyperbolic straw men by claiming some more nonsense about Firefox, WoW, etc.

burgerbrain 16y ago

The legality (or lack thereof in the US) of DeCSS has absolutely nothing to do with publishers making deliberate errors in their pressings. In fact, it's nothing more than yet another reason why comparing the frequency of DVD ripping to CD ripping and drawing conclusions about the effectiveness of deliberately introducing errors in pressings is flawed. Furthermore, I said "cross platform", not "ships from the factory with standard installations". If you don't understand the difference between these... I recognize that you enjoy digging your own grave, but seriously man.

OpieCunningham 16y ago
Furthermore, I said "cross platform", not "ships from the factory with standard installations". If you don't understand the difference between these... For your edification, the conversation went like this: Me: DVD ripping is not mainstream in part because tools are not mainstream. Someone: Linux distros have tools Me: Linux isn't mainstream You: Cross-platform Me: No, mainstream You: Cross-platform! So with that I'll let you carry on alone.
- burgerbrain 16y ago
  No, I've been arguing from the beginning against your assertion that 'DVD ripping isn't mainstream because publishers deliberately introduce errors into DVD pressings'. Furthermore, your definition of "mainstream" excludes software like: firefox, steam, WoW, itunes on windows, photoshop, etc. Give me a freaking break.
  - OpieCunningham 16y ago
    My assertion from the beginning has been: intentional errors have somewhat decreased the prevalence of ripping. That is a far cry from your hyperbolic straw man. Furthermore, Linux not being mainstream is patently obvious. Yet you again need more hyperbolic straw men by claiming some more nonsense about Firefox, WoW, etc.