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From the article: > At this time an open source HDMI 2.1 implementation is not possible without running afoul of the HDMI Forum requirements. I wonder on what
by MaxBarraclough 10mo ago
From the article:
> At this time an open source HDMI 2.1 implementation is not possible without running afoul of the HDMI Forum requirements.
I wonder on what basis. Perhaps an obligation to ensure the software resists reverse-engineering?
- throwaway2037 10mo ago> Perhaps an obligation to ensure the software resists reverse-engineering? I assume that Blu-Ray is similar. As I understand, there are no fully open source implementations of a video decoder for Blu-Ray discs. (Is that still true in 2025?)
- aleph_minus_one 10mo ago> As I understand, there are no fully open source implementations of a video decoder for Blu-Ray discs. (Is that still true in 2025?) As far as I am aware VLC Media Player is capable of playing blu ray dics: > https://www.reddit.com/r/linux4noobs/comments/1ke5ysq/how_to_get_vlc_media_player_to_play_blurays/ https://www.reddit.com/r/linux4noobs/comments/1ke5ysq/how_to... but you have to install some additional files: > https://wiki.videolan.org/VSG:Usage:Blu-ray/ https://wiki.videolan.org/VSG:Usage:Blu-ray/ > https://www.reddit.com/r/linux4noobs/comments/1ke5ysq/comment/mqgerp8/ https://www.reddit.com/r/linux4noobs/comments/1ke5ysq/commen... If this does not satisfy your claim "there are no fully open source implementations of a video decoder for Blu-Ray discs" tell me where I am wrong.
- throwaway2037 10mo agoHat tip. I was unaware. When I looked deeper, it requires you to supply the encryption keys for each disc. I highly doubt this method is "approved" by the Blu-Ray consortium. I don't even know the legality in highly advanced economies.