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Re:Reading your DVDs the RAW way (2007) by MayeulC on Monday October 14, 2019 @04:22AM (#21246146)
Quite interesting.

> The software also contains code to properly handle Gamecube optical discs

I suspect this is the real reason behind the experiment. I've been looking for years for a way to get raw DVD data, to decode XBOX discs [1]. Why can't manufacturers give us raw access to the discs? Are they afraid we might use it to break copy protection schemes?

[1] https://xboxdevwiki.net/Xbox_Game_Disc

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Re:Reading your DVDs the RAW way (2007) by matheusmoreira on Monday October 14, 2019 @09:50AM (#21248219)
> Are they afraid we might use it to break copy protection schemes?

Yes. Many CD copy protection schemes worked by messing around with subchannel data, error correction and things like that.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compact_Disc_and_DVD_copy_prot...

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Re:Reading your DVDs the RAW way (2007) by Sarkie on Monday October 14, 2019 @11:25AM (#21249285)
How did Alcohol120% work?
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