[geeks] Dos and similar games

[Geoffrey S. Mendelson]

On Thu, Aug 03, 2006 at 09:15:06PM -0400, der Mouse wrote:

> Besides, if it's running a Linux kernel, there's a decent chance I
> could put something I'd like better on it.  Kernel source isn't the
> best hardware doco, but it'll do in a pinch.  (Unless you'd provide
> hardware docs, perchance?)

Hardware docs and schematics. If the unit is popular, they would appear
on the internet from someone who had no connection to us taking one
apart and figuring it out. One thing I don't want to encourage is an
amateur trying to do something by guessing that is already done. It's
a waste of effort and leads to customer dissatisfaction.

Not having them available does not prevent the Koreans or Tiawanese from 
duplicating it, they can just buy one and figure it out themselves. 

> 
> > and DRM key.
> 
> I don't suppose you'd make a version without DRM capability?  I'd pay
> extra for that (not a lot extra, but a little) - both to make the
> statement, and also to make sure I don't accidentally run a DRM game.

No, but the DRM will have a loadable Kernel driver. Don't load it and
DRM goes away.

It is very unlikely that you will be able to duplicate one critical chip,
and that among other things has the DRM key.

Geoff.
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