[mythtv-users] DVI v. Component

Anthony Vito anthony.vito at gmail.com
Wed Aug 11 17:27:25 EDT 2004


>         My understanding of DVI is that it's a multifaced spec.  It can be
> digital which I suppose would be best, and probably affected by broadcast flag
> for new equipment.  It can also have analog (RGB), so then it's basically the
> same as component. 
> 

As for DRM and the broadcast flag ... DVI has been extended to include
what's called High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection or HDCP. This
will allow HD converters and receivers to output pure digital DVI but
still stomp all over our fair use rights :-/

-vito


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