Re: more protocols: shuffle/repeat, check in/out

>do you think the encryption is computer-specific? I mean, if i send a 
>omg file by e-mail, can it be played on another computer?
>
>I'm asking because sony has released a portable cd player that can play 
>atrac(plus) files (mp3 too).  so if the encryption is computer 
>specific, therefore the key has to be provided on the data disc 
>containing the omg file. or maybe it will be another file type, with no 
>encryption...

It'd be key-specific. The key would probably be generated from some "unique" 
piece of information on your computer such as a hard drive serial number. I'm 
pretty sure it wouldn't be distributed with your data discs but is generated 
on install.
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