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How common was video rental piracy during the 90s? (nord.pub)
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[–] 13 points 3 months ago* (3 children)

That was Macrovision, which was a signal inserted into the top few frames that weren't shown on a TV, but which the VCR used to calibrate its black level. I designed a box which removed them so I could make copies of stuff. It was a bit pointless with hindsight, because I very rarely watched the copies I made. I think the enjoyment of getting one over on the man was far more than actually watching the films.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 months ago

    I wasn't even trying to copy, just trying to connect a DVD player to my RF-cable-jack-only TV.

    DVD player -> AV cables -> VCR -> coaxial cable -> TV.

    Nope! Not allowed! It's 2001 and we're already screaming loud and clear that pirate copies are superior because they just work.

    I ended up getting a Voodoo3 3500 TV on clearance sale, and playing movies on the TV through that.

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