There is nothing new about the AACS key
by Ben Drawbaugh 
posted May 2nd 2007 at 6:27PM
The Internet has been buzzing about the controversial key recently taken down from Digg -- which took a revolt to get it back on. The funny part for Engadget HD readers is that this is old news, we're talking real old, in fact we originally reported on it back in February. Of course the MPAA can't put the genie back in the bottle, and although technically they could revoke the key, we'd just like to see them even try it.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
WiFiSpy @ May 2nd 2007 6:36PM
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DaveTehWave @ May 3rd 2007 8:28AM
"and although technically they could revoke the key, we'd just like to see them even try it."
They already did: http://news.yahoo.com/s/infoworld/20070416/tc_infoworld/87720
"New HD DVDs issued after April 23 will not work on players running the old software."
Ben @ May 3rd 2007 8:30AM
Dave,
That is the key for WINDVD so it only effects that software. They would have to revoke the hardware key for the HD DVD add-on drive, which would either render all the drives useless, or require a firmware update to replace the key.
Considering how easy it was to find the key in the first place, replacing the key seems like a futile attempt.
DaveTehWave @ May 3rd 2007 3:09PM
Ben,
Big oops... thanks for clarifying. So much info to digest and retain.
I must be getting old.
Cheers!
Dave