[mythtv-users] Future cablebox firewire output to be replaced by ethernet?

[Ozzy Lash]

On Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 10:18 PM, Mitch Gore <mitchell.gore at gmail.com> wrote:
>> And Hollywood has to shoot it down because of piracy concerns (and the
>> fact that no amount of DRM would be sufficient).  :)
>>
>> Mike
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> I wouldn't go that far.  Just because it uses ethernet doesnt mean it has to
> use a known protocol such as IP.  It could use a completely new protocol
> with stronger DRM.  That doesnt mean it couldnt be hacked just like any
> other method that has been released.
>

And I believe that it would use the same "5C" encryption as firewire.  See:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_Transmission_Content_Protection