Re: DVDs and Zones

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From: Robert Moir (bofh_at_mvps.org)
Date: 10/09/04 

Date: Sat, 9 Oct 2004 11:25:09 +0100

Knut Vonheim wrote:

> Is this for real? Is there truly a limit to playing different zone
> format DVDs on your computer?

Not on your computer specifically, no. On every DVD player except those that
are "unlocked", yes.

> Do I need to choose, in the end, from
> which zone I want to watch movies?

Essentially, yes. Or spend extra on DVD playback equipment which bypasses
this requirement.

> Please let me know who to complain to!

Hollywood.

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