DVD Decrypter Gone Forever

Mr_Fixer · Moderator Joined: 20 Jun 2004 Posts: 466

Article from AfterDawn.com Newsletter: Hello world, I've got some good news and some bad news. Let's start with the good.... (tumble weed passes by)Ok, and now onto the bad: DVD Decrypter 3.5.4.0 is the last version you'll ever see.We hoped this day would never come, but it has, and I can promise you, nobody is more gutted about it than I am. What started as a bit of fun, putting a GUI around some existing code, turned into something that I can only describe as "part of me" – yes, I know that's sad Sad

As I've recently been made aware (by a letter, hand delivered to my door, last Tuesday), due to some law that was changed back in October 2003, circumventing copy protection isn't allowed. Ok so it has taken a while (almost 2 years), but eventually "a certain company" has decided they don't like what I'm doing (circumventing their protection) and have come at me like a pack of wolves. I've no choice but to cease everything to do with DVD Decrypter. I realise this is going to be one of those "that sucks - fight them!" kinda things, but at the end of the day, it's my life and I'm not about to throw it all away (before it has even really started) attempting to fight a battle I can't possibly win. If 321 Studios can't do it with millions, what chance do I have with £50?! As I'm sure most of you have already noticed, the site has been down for a few days. That surprised me as much as the next person (slight breakdown in communication), or I would have issued this statement on it directly. So anyway, from this point forward, I'm no longer permitted to provide any sort of assistance with anything that helps people infringe the rights of "a certain company". That means, no more emails, no more forum posts, no PMs, no nothing! END OF STORY. The domain name will be transferred over to the company by the end of the week (9th June, according to the undertakings I have to sign) so don't email it thinking "Oh, I'll just ask LIGHTNING UK! for support on this". You'll not be getting the intended recipient and could be landing yourself in sh1t! With 3.5.4.0 being the last version, it makes sense for everyone to disable the "check for new versions" feature, as obviously there won't be any. Of course what I really mean is that you should all stop using the program out of respect for the company's rights. Anyone hosting DVD Decrypter is advised to cease doing so immediately. I've the feeling they won't stop with just me. I'm having to contact anyone I know of that is (at the very least, the "mirror" sites), and tell them to stop. Copies of those emails must also be sent to the solicitors so they can check I'm doing everything I'm supposed to. If I don't, I die. It is of course down to the owners of those sites to react how they want to. It's not my job to force you to do anything you don't want to, I'm just giving you some friendly advice. Maybe it's just me, but I see this as a bit of an "end of an era". I realise there are other tools, but there's no telling how much longer they'll last, and not only that, mine was the oldest! I've met loads of great people over the years and I want to take this opportunity to wish them every success for the future - yes DDBT peeps, that includes you lot! I hope you've all enjoyed my contribution to the DVD scene and maybe I'll see ya around sometime. LIGHTNING UK! (Author of the once "Ultimate DVD Ripper", DVD Decrypter)

rubicat · Moderator Joined: 30 Sep 2004 Posts: 816

For those who haven't heard, the "certain company" is Macrovision, the worldwide leader in video distortion.

SirQUK · Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2005 1:04 am Post subject:

I think its fair to say that DVDDecrypter will be one of the most missed pieces of software ever developed. What started as a simple decrypter (remember those days? ) eventually turned a neat little dvd toolbox. Good luck in whatever you decide to do next Lightning - maybe put ya feet up and have a few beers instead of coding for a change Very Happy

toaddub · Moderator Joined: 12 Sep 2004 Posts: 1995

For those who haven't heard this already, there's a FAKE DVD Decrypter site, http://www.dvddecrypter.r8.org/. Be warned! Read the comments by LIGHTNING UK! and others HERE.

cev111 · Newbie Joined: 05 Feb 2006 Posts: 1

what are A/V files?

Ulukai · Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2006 11:51 am Post subject:

Who knows Mr_Fixer.. when the dust settles.. maybe they'll offer you a job... isn't that the way it goes nowadays?? Good luck with anything you do though... hope they stay off your back after this.

Einstein · Member Joined: 08 Dec 2004 Posts: 102

wow, this is an old thread Very Happy

photo_angel2004 · Newbie Joined: 16 Aug 2006 Posts: 45

DVD D lives on now with the help of other programs. So not gone forever going stronger now then ever before I think. Very Happy

Mr_Fixer · Moderator Joined: 20 Jun 2004 Posts: 466

Well PA at the time I open this thread in June 2005, DVDD was pretty well shot from what LUK wrote, but you are wright, it seems to still be going strong with programs like RipIt4Me.

photo_angel2004 · Newbie Joined: 16 Aug 2006 Posts: 45

Mr fixer, You are right this is a very old thread and back then no one knew what would come and instead of a whole new program out we now have more then one program that will help DVDD out so it can live on. Who knows maybe forever. LOL It is nice to see that all that hard work in bring DVDD to life was no wasted thanks to others that have spent a lot of time in helping that program out. Very Happy

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