Re: [gNewSense-users] problem playing DVD's

[Sam Geeraerts]

Leo wrote:
> On Saturday 24 January 2009 10:25:20 Sam Geeraerts wrote:
> > Do you happen to know of a list of DVDs that are not encrypted (and
> > region code free)? Even though there's still the issue of patented
> > formats, I like to buy those DVDs to show my support for the
> > creator/distributor's dismissal of DRM. So far I have Revolution OS,
> > Elephants Dream and Big Buck Bunny.
>
> Both parts of Steal This Film have their DVD versions which can be downloaded 
> from their site. If you like the films then you can give them a donation.
For legally downloadable content that is not also distributed in 
official pressed DVD form I set the bar a bit higher to only 
non-encumbered formats.

I had heard of Steal This Film but haven't watched it yet. Their website 
doesn't offer a non-encumbered format and the Ogg Theora Vorbis version 
on The Pirate Bay has zero seeders. I see that they're working on a 
movie based on the documentaries, but considering the subject and their 
prior releases, it's unlikely that they'll release it as a boxed DVD.

However, I have just sent them an e-mail asking to provide their films 
in a free format. I'll let you know their answer.