[IP] DO READ Can't we just get some answers or facts about this? INTEL -- responding to continuedmis information on IP
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Date: June 11, 2005 12:40:19 PM EDT
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Subject: Re: [IP] Can't we just get some answers or facts about this?
INTEL -- responding to continuedmis information on IP
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Yes. This is one of the technologies used on the Pentium D:
http://www.intel.com/standards/case/case_dtcp.htm
It embeds a private key in each CPU. The key cannot be directly
extracted, only used for signature and decryption operations. The
idea is that your computer receives encrypted data from the set-top
box, and can route it to a variety of other targets---but it's always
encrypted when it leaves. So that might include other PCs in your
home, or a television, or a monitor, or a storage device. It even
works over IP, counting hops to ensure it doesn't leave your home.
There is a similar technology by Macrovision which appears to also be
supported.
So does it *contain* DRM? Well, if DRM is policy, no. Does it
contain content-protection technology? Absolutely. Does it contain
technology to help restrict you from using media you purchased in
accordance in fair and legal ways? Yes.
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