[NTLUG:Discuss] DVD on a computer

[Fred James]

So, one answer (in that case) might be 2 DVD players in one (Linux) 
computer?

Chris Cox wrote:

> Kenneth Loafman wrote:
>
>> Fred James wrote:
>>
>>> Does anyone know if the software that plays DVDs on a computer 
>>> restricts which "code" group  can be viewed?
>>>
>>
>> Not normally.  Do a google search on "linux DVD" and you'll come up 
>> with several hits for some good packages.
>>
>> On Windows the selection is better, and I think its the same case, no 
>> check for region.  Anyone know?
>
>
> Uhmm.. my experience is that there are some DVD computer HW that
> does indeed depend upon the region code being initalized before
> being operational.  Also, they have a limit on how many times
> the region code can be changed (e.g. 5 times).  I know that the
> Panasonic/Matsushita DVD in my laptop would not play DVDs until
> I region locked it.  After the 5th region code change, the unit
> becomes locked... only resettable at the factory.. however,
> there are some "upgrades" to the firmware around on some of
> the lessor known sites (cough) that might free up the region
> code issue (voiding your warranty in the process... possibly
> turning your DVD unit into a cup holder as well).
>
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