Isn't this similar to what MSWindows does with drivers; my understanding that the reason why (for example) Netflix won't output from my MSW laptop to my HDTV even in standard mode is that Netflix will only allow movies to be shown over what they call a secure connection.
And if I recall correctly I had to update some MS software before I could watch movies on Netflix. Jeff On Sunday 23 November 2008 06:55 pm, Chris Penn wrote: > http://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2008/11/apple-downgrades-macbook-video-d >rm > > When it launched the new Macbooks, Apple announced that they would > sport a new digital video output connector, known as Mini > DisplayPort. What Apple failed to mention, however, is that those > connectors allow movies studios to force the computer to authenticate > any external monitor before allowing playback of programs purchased > or rented from the iTunes Store (Microsoft's Windows Vista does > something similar). In other words, the HDTV monitor or projector > that worked for you yesterday, won't work with your new computer > tomorrow if Hollywood has embedded a flag in the iTunes content you > paid for. -- Jeff Lasman, Nobaloney Internet Services P.O. Box 52200, Riverside, CA 92517 Our jplists address used on lists is for list email only voice: +1 951 643-5345, or see: "http://www.nobaloney.net/contactus.html";
