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Re: [PLUG] Online video catalogs
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On Tue, Sep 28, 2004 at 01:34:12PM -0400, Paul wrote:
> Aaron Crosman wrote:
>
> >>Could we see the static page?
> >>
> >>
> >
> >Sure. If you really want.
> >http://www.afsc.org/resources/video-film.htm (The first page people are
> >expected to see)
> >http://www.afsc.org/newengland/bigcat/96to02.htm (The really ugly and
> >LONG catalog)
> >
> >The problem with rolling our own (other then time) is that once we're
> >rebuilding this, it makes sense to me that would should work on
> >improving it's setup. Right now it's a listing of videos on 1 page, and
> >a request form on another. That request form sends an email to a staff
> >member, and he calls the person to confirm. Gee wouldn't it be nice if
> >you could click on an item and if you were logged in it would send all
> >your information along as well AND if you weren't new to the system we
> >could skip the confirmation step.
> >
> >
> >
> For one thing, the movies should be listed on a form. The form data
> would be submitted to the next page which could prompt for the
> borrowers' info. Then, submitting the second form would combine the
> info and send to where ever you choose. That's the most basic approach.
>
> Are those movies also available as AVI pre-views or even as complete
> downloads?
>
> I tried http://www.movielink.com/ and it was interesting. From
> Movielink one can download a movie which is only viewable for a limit
> amount of time. They do this through the use of DRM. Quote: "Movielink
> uses Digital Rights Management (DRM) software, which is a set of
> technologies used by content owners and providers to protect copyrights.
> DRM encrypts digital media content and limits access to only those
> people who have acquired the right to play the content."
>
> I'm betting there is a fairly easy way to circumvent DRM. Feel free to
> tell me how! Not that I would do that. No.
>
> BTW, this quote bothers me a little: "Sorry, but in order to enjoy the
> Movielink service you must use Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher, which
> supports certain technologies we utilize for downloading movies. Click
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"certain technologies" = DRM.
Actually, this could be a plus. As vulnerable as IE is, there will
ultimately be a fairly easy way to "hack" the post-DRM data out of it.
Then, ANY browser could display it :-)
Not that I would do that. No.
> here to get the latest version of Internet Explorer. We do not
> anticipate supporting Mozilla or Netscape in the near future."
--
# Eric Lucas
# "Oh, I have slipped the surly bond of earth
# And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings...
# -- John Gillespie Magee Jr.
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