K9Copy and Digital Copy

[Georgetoon]

I just picked up The Prince Of Persia on DVD.  A terrific movie, BTW.  I really enjoyed it. 

I purchased the regular DVD copy, no frills.  There is, however, a Blu-Ray combo pack available.   Here's the description:

Limited Time Disney Blu-ray Combo Packs include a Blu-ray and a DVD of the movie in one package. Combo Packs provide unprecedented value, quality and versatility with the exceptional picture and sound of Blu-ray and the extended utility of DVD. You can enjoy the incredible high definition experience of Blu-ray at home, and use the DVD in the kids' room, in the car, or on your computer. Disney Blu-ray Combo Packs are the perfect way to start your Blu-ray collection; DisneyFile Digital Copy: Many Disney Blu-ray Combo Packs also feature a DisneyFile Digital Copy of the movie to enjoy anytime, anywhere on Mac, PC, or compatible portable devices. DisneyFile Digital Copy is available in both iTunes and Windows Media formats and it takes just minutes to transfer the movie to your computer or portable device. Your favorite Disney movie is ready to go, wherever you go! To find out more, visit DisneyFile.com; "An Unseen World: Making 'Prince Of Persia'"; Deleted Scene: "The Banquet: Garsiv Presents Heads"; "CineExplore: 'The Sands Of Time'": Take control of the dagger and use it to unlock secrets behind your favorite scenes! Turn back time and uncover over 40 spellbinding segments - including "Walking Up Walls", "Filming In Morocco", and "Ostrich Jockey Tryouts" ? with this exclusive interactive feature. Blu-ray puts you in control.

Anyhow, it's the digital copy info that caught my attention.  Because, on the one hand they'll give you a digital copy to install to your Windows computer, but they placed copy protection on the DVD so a person can't make their own digital copy.  K9copy doesn't work. 

So, as long as you run Windows, you can get a digital copy.  If you use Linux and have the tools to make your own digital copy, well, forget it. 

[parnote]

Disney DVDs are some of the worse when it comes to copy protection. It's a wonder they even play at all on home set top DVD players.

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[ElCuervo]

I've found almost all Disney movies resistant to K9copy, K3b, etc, regardless of how much money you fork over to Disney.

[Was_Just19]

I just picked up The Prince Of Persia on DVD.  A terrific movie, BTW.  I really enjoyed it. 

I purchased the regular DVD copy, no frills.  There is, however, a Blu-Ray combo pack available.   Here's the description:

Limited Time Disney Blu-ray Combo Packs include a Blu-ray and a DVD of the movie in one package. Combo Packs provide unprecedented value, quality and versatility with the exceptional picture and sound of Blu-ray and the extended utility of DVD. You can enjoy the incredible high definition experience of Blu-ray at home, and use the DVD in the kids' room, in the car, or on your computer. Disney Blu-ray Combo Packs are the perfect way to start your Blu-ray collection; DisneyFile Digital Copy: Many Disney Blu-ray Combo Packs also feature a DisneyFile Digital Copy of the movie to enjoy anytime, anywhere on Mac, PC, or compatible portable devices. DisneyFile Digital Copy is available in both iTunes and Windows Media formats and it takes just minutes to transfer the movie to your computer or portable device. Your favorite Disney movie is ready to go, wherever you go! To find out more, visit DisneyFile.com; "An Unseen World: Making 'Prince Of Persia'"; Deleted Scene: "The Banquet: Garsiv Presents Heads"; "CineExplore: 'The Sands Of Time'": Take control of the dagger and use it to unlock secrets behind your favorite scenes! Turn back time and uncover over 40 spellbinding segments - including "Walking Up Walls", "Filming In Morocco", and "Ostrich Jockey Tryouts" ? with this exclusive interactive feature. Blu-ray puts you in control.

Anyhow, it's the digital copy info that caught my attention.  Because, on the one hand they'll give you a digital copy to install to your Windows computer, but they placed copy protection on the DVD so a person can't make their own digital copy.  K9copy doesn't work. 

So, as long as you run Windows, you can get a digital copy.  If you use Linux and have the tools to make your own digital copy, well, forget it. 

Did you determine why you cannot copy the movie?

I would think that if you can play the movie then it can be copied.

Yes, I have heard about them introducing some 'breaks' in the burn which causes problems, but I thought that the later versions of K9copy would ignore this.

Also of course there is dd rescue ......  which can ignore what is regarded as faulty sections and continue the copy.  This may do the job too.

I have yet to get a film that cannot be copied somehow, if I can play it on my PC using Linux, of course.

Appears I have something to look forward to ......   

[parnote]

Did you determine why you cannot copy the movie?

I would think that if you can play the movie then it can be copied.

Yes, I have heard about them introducing some 'breaks' in the burn which causes problems, but I thought that the later versions of K9copy would ignore this.

Also of course there is dd rescue ......  which can ignore what is regarded as faulty sections and continue the copy.  This may do the job too.

I have yet to get a film that cannot be copied somehow, if I can play it on my PC using Linux, of course.

Appears I have something to look forward to ......   

Oh-oh! Watch out ... he's been unleashed! If you are looking for one that proves difficult (that's been out for a while), give Disney's Robots a try. It thwarted all of my attempts to make a digital copy for my computer.

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[Was_Just19]

Did you determine why you cannot copy the movie?

I would think that if you can play the movie then it can be copied.

Yes, I have heard about them introducing some 'breaks' in the burn which causes problems, but I thought that the later versions of K9copy would ignore this.

Also of course there is dd rescue ......  which can ignore what is regarded as faulty sections and continue the copy.  This may do the job too.

I have yet to get a film that cannot be copied somehow, if I can play it on my PC using Linux, of course.

Appears I have something to look forward to ......   

Oh-oh! Watch out ... he's been unleashed! If you are looking for one that proves difficult (that's been out for a while), give Disney's Robots a try. It thwarted all of my attempts to make a digital copy for my computer.

parnote

 


If it is on DVD in this area then I will try to get hold of it and see how it goes.

I just love a challenge like this   

[Georgetoon]

JohnBoy, pick up The Prince Of Persia.  K9Copy continually crashes when trying to make a personal digital copy.  I even installed it's Gnome counterpart last night. DVD95 didn't work, either.  I even ran it in the Gnome desktop.  No go.  

TPOP does play on my PC.  It plays fine.  No problems.  I just can't make a personal digital copy.

Another Disney movie that will not allow me to make a personal digital copy is Bolt.  Another terrific movie, BTW.  I love the pigeons!

[parnote]

There you go, JohnBoy! You have 3 movies to choose from. I only suggested Robots because it's been out for a couple of years, and it behaves very similarly  to "Prince of Prussia" when attempting to make a digital copy. Since it's been out for a couple of years, I'm thinking you may have easier access to it, rather than one (Prince of Prussia) that literally JUST came out.

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[Was_Just19]

I will note the three names and see if I can 'find' a copy someplace.

Parnote ....  is that    i-Robot   or just   Robots     ?

I remember playing Prince of Persia game many many years ago   

It is unlikely to be available to me here yet.

Maybe Bolt will be.

I will see what I can get my grubby little hands on   

[Georgetoon]

I will note the three names and see if I can 'find' a copy someplace.

Parnote ....  is that    i-Robot   or just   Robots     ?

I remember playing Prince of Persia game many many years ago   

It is unlikely to be available to me here yet.

Maybe Bolt will be.

I will see what I can get my grubby little hands on   

JohnBoy, the movie is called "Robots." A CGI animated film.

Robots trailer

[parnote]

I will note the three names and see if I can 'find' a copy someplace.

Parnote ....  is that    i-Robot   or just   Robots     ?

I remember playing Prince of Persia game many many years ago   

It is unlikely to be available to me here yet.

Maybe Bolt will be.

I will see what I can get my grubby little hands on   

It's called "Robots" ... it's a little CGI animation flick, featuring the voice of Robin Williams as one of the characters.

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[Georgetoon]

(Parnote, am I correct on this?)

Oh, I see we're on the same page.  Thanks!:)

[Was_Just19]

OK, thanks guys   

[longtom]

JB, I have the video of Robots - you can come over and pick it up for as long as you need it.  I'll have a pint in the fridge ...

[Was_Just19]

JB, I have the video of Robots - you can come over and pick it up for as long as you need it.  I'll have a pint in the fridge ...

If you have more than the one pint, I might just forget about the video!