DRM
Digital Restrictions Management – technology to restrict what you can do with media you purchase
AACS
Advanced Access Content System – the DRM infection used for both Blu-ray and HD-DVD
BD+
an addition to AACS for Blu-ray discs, that provides additional restrictions to what you can do
MMC
Mandatory Managed Copy – a theoretical way for you to make a legal copy of a movie
HDCP
High-bandwith Digital Content Protection – Encryption of data over digital connections
HDMI
High Definition Multimedia Interface – A digital connection found on most new HDTV’s, all HDCP compliant
DVI
Digital Visual Interface – Precursor to HDMI, found on many older HDTV’s. However, many DVI connections are not HDCP compliant, making them worthless for Blu-ray and HD-DVD.
ICT
Image Constaint Token – Downsamples HD output to standard resolution when hooked up over analog (component) cables.
MPAA
Motion Picture Ass. of America – trade organization representing the major movie companies
RIAA
Recording Industry Ass. of America – trade organization representing the major music companies
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