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High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP)

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This is a bastard technology developed by Intel that prevents legitimate use and backup of digital video source.  HDCP is a way of encrypting and transmitting a video signal stream.  An HDCP encrypted signal may be applied DVI, HDMI, GVIF, and UDI connections.This is a bastard technology developed by Intel that prevents legitimate use and backup of digital video source.  HDCP is a way of encrypting and transmitting a video signal stream.  An HDCP encrypted signal may be applied DVI, HDMI, GVIF, and UDI connections.  All devices with [[High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)]] connectors are "HDCP compliant," meaning the devices have anti-copy technology built into them.The goal of HDCP is to plug the [[Analog Hole]], and is similar to the old [[Macrovision]] analog copy protection scheme.  It is a type of [[Digital Rights Management (DRM)]].The goal of HDCP is to plug the [[Analog Hole]], and is similar, in purpose, to the old [[Macrovision]] analog copy protection scheme.  It is a type of [[Digital Rights Management (DRM)]].'''Note:  It is recommended that consumers DO NOT PURCHASE devices with HDMI built in technology.  Send a message to the manufacturers, that you do not want to be controlled and have your rights restricted.  Windows Vista is an example of a technology with HDMI built into the operating system itself.''''''Note:  It is recommended that consumers DO NOT PURCHASE devices with HDCP built in technology.  Send a message to the manufacturers, that you do not want to be controlled and have your rights restricted.  Windows Vista is an example of a technology with HDCP built into the operating system itself.''' [[Category:Electronics]][[Category:Consumer Electronics]][[Category:Computer Technology]]
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