The Irony and The Software

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In response to:

 

Feds Continue To Consider Linux Users Criminals For Watching DVDs | October 25 2012

- http://yro.slashdot.org/story/12/10/25/2229236/feds-continue-to-consider-linux-users-criminals-for-watching-dvds

 

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"Does anyone else find great irony in this?

 

I mean, in order for most Linux users to watch these films they have to break some draconian laws when playing DVD's.

 

Yet, the very thing they use to create these films on is Linux.

 

Well, if not irony.. some kind of word ending with ony."

 

- http://slashdot.org/comments.pl?sid=157194&cid=13179196

 

from: Disney, DreamWorks, Pixar Go Linux | July 27 2005

 

- http://www.linux.slashdot.org/story/05/07/27/1551250/Disney-DreamWorks-Pixar-Go-Linux

 

And that was in 2005!

 

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Whatever happened to CyberLink's PowerDVD for Linux? Here's a PR:

 

CyberLink PowerDVD Linux and PowerCinema Linux Designed for Netbooks and Nettops

http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=76997

 

"Thursday, October 09, 2008

 

Taipei, Taiwan — CyberLink Corp. (5203.TW), innovative solution provider for the connected digital lifestyle, today introduces its high-definition digital media solutions on Linux for Netbooks and Nettops— CyberLink PowerDVD Linux and PowerCinema Linux. With CyberLink’s solution offerings, consumers can now enjoy exceptional HD digital media experience on Linux PC’s.

 

CyberLink PowerDVD Linux is a compact video playback software derived from CyberLink’s award-winning HD movie player, PowerDVD. PowerDVD Linux supports DVD-Video playback with menu navigation, subtitle, and video rewind and fast forward. To provide the best high-definition video and audio experience on Linux PC’s, PowerDVD Linux incorporates CyberLink TrueTheater™ Lighting for automatic video lighting enhancement, and support for CyberLink TrueTheater™ Surround and Dolby audio technology for excellent audio quality.

 

CyberLink PowerCinema Linux is a feature-rich media player for Linux OS, providing a stylish animated user interface for easy navigation of features, including watching DVD’s and video files playback, playing music from portable music players and external plug-in devices, enhancing photos and displaying photo slideshows. PowerCinema Linux supports a wide range of video formats, which include ASF, WMV, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, DAT, and AVI.

 

“Derived from our innovative video and audio technology, CyberLink is offering Netbook and Nettop manufacturers more bundling options on the low-cost Linux PC’s, from compact digital media applications, like PowerDVD Linux, to universal entertainment center solutions, like PowerCinema Linux,” said Alice H. Chang, CEO of CyberLink. “With our line of digital solutions on Linux, consumers can finally take full advantage of the mobility and flexibility of Netbooks and Nettops while enjoying rich yet seamless digital media entertainment.”

 

CyberLink PowerDVD Linux and PowerCinema Linux supporting Netbooks and Nettops are ready for OEM licensing worldwide.

 

For more information about CyberLink’s complete line-up of digital multimedia solutions, please visit our website, www.cyberlink.com."

 

Can anyone locate it on their site?