Finally it appears that both HD camps have agreed upon the copy protection aspects of the new formats...

A critical hurdle to the launch of both the Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD formats was cleared late Wednesday when negotiators reached agreement on an interim license for the AACS copy-protection system slated to be used by both high-definition formats...

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Well, good deal. I'm glad. Because I'm ready to completely redo my DVD collection. You know what I mean? Heck, I'll be first in line to get my brand new "Snow Dogs" HD DVD enhanced-directors-cut-wide-screen-with-no-sugar-added version.

Seriously, it is cool this stuff is happening now. Mainly from my point of view for my own projects! I'm looking forward to shooting in HD, or HDV, etc. and being able to actually distribute it to folks (clients, friends, etc.) so they can watch in true HD resolution.

Of course now I'll just need everyone to buy a new HD DVD player (and an HDTV too)... oh well, maybe the next new super HD format will be out by then. ;)

-Blake

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