Warning: This Disc Will Self-Destruct

***Admin*** · 10-28-03, 07:18 PM

A new technology, being R&D by two companies, Evatone and Flexplay introduced a compact disk that self-destructs after a certain day of its first use.

The technology is to eliminate rental returns (how lazy can we be), late fees and scratched discs by making them worthless after a short time period starting the second you open the package.

While environmental agencies are starting to show their teeth when it comes to increase waste from the destroyed CD, Flexplay actually teamed with GreenDisk to implement consuimer recycling programs.
You'll probably be seeing these CDs in your next pizza delivery.

ak · 10-28-03, 07:37 PM

My questions:

1) What if you open the cd by mistake and want to use it at a later time? That means reordering another cd or even worse, buying a new one.

2) How cost efficient is this program? A lot more cd's are going to be produced and recycled...

3) It's crackable/hackable and it can probably be copied to a normal disc or harddrive. How are they going to deal with that?

Sweet technology, but I don't see A LOT of uses yet unless they incorporate some sort of anti-burn technology that isn't crackable by software.

***Admin*** · 10-28-03, 08:25 PM

Speaking of new technologies, if anybody is planning on attending or would like to attend 2004 CES annual consumer technology show, reply here or contact me.

The event starts January 8 through January 11.

ak · 10-28-03, 09:17 PM

I'll be going with SCETA. I actually got my pass in the mail today!

***Admin*** · 10-28-03, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ak

I'll be going with SCETA. I actually got my pass in the mail today!

Really? Can anyone join or do you need to be a member with SCETA?
I'm not even sure if E-Business Society is going and I would like to find out which campus clubs are going so I can tag along.

ak · 10-28-03, 09:26 PM

I'm 99% sure that anyone can join us. SCETA is trying to get some sort of special hotel package and will organize the carpooling. Please email...

Carol Hsieh (President 1) hhsieh@csupomona.edu
or
Florence Acuna (President 2) fsacuna@csupomona.ed u

Let them know that your situation!
-ak

JPWRana · 10-29-03, 11:52 AM

the disc CAN BE COPIED... THERE ARE MANY WAYS to copy a "copyrighted" cd, but that's a different subject

i personally feel this is ok... @least 4 me, cuz once i rent the dvd, i'll just copy it 2 my pc, and just use up the dvd. once its life is over, i have a new coaster

JPWRana · 10-29-03, 11:53 AM

i had never heard of CES... someone plz make a thread about it, or post some FYI about it... cuz its really getting my attention.

ak · 10-29-03, 02:03 PM

Check it out at www.cesweb.org

It's pretty much a HUGEEEEEEEE exposition of new electronics and future stuff. Come!

JPWRana · 10-29-03, 02:35 PM

hmm... im down 4 going. Why don't we do like some sort of carpool thing

schoolsux · 10-29-03, 02:38 PM

This will be good for the online rental company then there will be no returns which will be nice

***Admin*** · 10-29-03, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JPWRana

hmm... im down 4 going. Why don't we do like some sort of carpool thing

Same here. JPWRana, you should e-mail SCETA board members and ask them if you can join them for the convention (I'll e-mail them also). You will need to register before the 5th of December for a free pass.
ak, could you also update us on your next meeting.

If for any reason we can not join ak's club, let's carpool together and tailgate their van all the way to Vegas and sleep right outside their doorway.

J/P.

ak · 10-29-03, 09:21 PM

Next SCETA meeting will be TOMORROW (Thursday, 30th) @ 12pm.

FREE PIZZA AND SODAS - to members only i think -

Building 9 Room 245

I'll be wearing a WHITE Cal Poly Hooded Sweater. Anyone coming?!?! Actually just come and ask in person, really really nice people.

-Alex

10-28-03, 07:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
*Admin* Think About It Joined: Sep 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,974	Warning: This Disc Will Self-Destruct A new technology, being R&D by two companies, Evatone and Flexplay introduced a compact disk that self-destructs after a certain day of its first use. The technology is to eliminate rental returns (how lazy can we be), late fees and scratched discs by making them worthless after a short time period starting the second you open the package. While environmental agencies are starting to show their teeth when it comes to increase waste from the destroyed CD, Flexplay actually teamed with GreenDisk to implement consuimer recycling programs. You'll probably be seeing these CDs in your next pizza delivery. __________________ Cal Poly Forums

10-28-03, 07:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
ak Cal Poly Guru Joined: Oct 2003 Location: LA Posts: 605	My questions: 1) What if you open the cd by mistake and want to use it at a later time? That means reordering another cd or even worse, buying a new one. 2) How cost efficient is this program? A lot more cd's are going to be produced and recycled... 3) It's crackable/hackable and it can probably be copied to a normal disc or harddrive. How are they going to deal with that? Sweet technology, but I don't see A LOT of uses yet unless they incorporate some sort of anti-burn technology that isn't crackable by software. __________________ If you think education is expensive, try ignorance. Education is the progressive discovery of our own ignorance.

10-28-03, 08:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
*Admin* Think About It Joined: Sep 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,974	Speaking of new technologies, if anybody is planning on attending or would like to attend 2004 CES annual consumer technology show, reply here or contact me. The event starts January 8 through January 11. __________________ Cal Poly Forums

10-28-03, 09:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
ak Cal Poly Guru Joined: Oct 2003 Location: LA Posts: 605	I'll be going with SCETA. I actually got my pass in the mail today! __________________ If you think education is expensive, try ignorance. Education is the progressive discovery of our own ignorance.

10-28-03, 09:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
ak Cal Poly Guru Joined: Oct 2003 Location: LA Posts: 605	I'm 99% sure that anyone can join us. SCETA is trying to get some sort of special hotel package and will organize the carpooling. Please email... Carol Hsieh (President 1) hhsieh@csupomona.edu or Florence Acuna (President 2) fsacuna@csupomona.ed u Let them know that your situation! -ak __________________ If you think education is expensive, try ignorance. Education is the progressive discovery of our own ignorance.

10-29-03, 11:52 AM	#7 (permalink)
JPWRana Guru Joined: Oct 2003 Location: where the 605 and 10 fwy's cross Posts: 884	the disc CAN BE COPIED... THERE ARE MANY WAYS to copy a "copyrighted" cd, but that's a different subject i personally feel this is ok... @least 4 me, cuz once i rent the dvd, i'll just copy it 2 my pc, and just use up the dvd. once its life is over, i have a new coaster

10-29-03, 11:53 AM	#8 (permalink)
JPWRana Guru Joined: Oct 2003 Location: where the 605 and 10 fwy's cross Posts: 884	i had never heard of CES... someone plz make a thread about it, or post some FYI about it... cuz its really getting my attention.

10-29-03, 02:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
ak Cal Poly Guru Joined: Oct 2003 Location: LA Posts: 605	Check it out at www.cesweb.org It's pretty much a HUGEEEEEEEE exposition of new electronics and future stuff. Come! __________________ If you think education is expensive, try ignorance. Education is the progressive discovery of our own ignorance.

10-29-03, 02:35 PM	#10 (permalink)
JPWRana Guru Joined: Oct 2003 Location: where the 605 and 10 fwy's cross Posts: 884	hmm... im down 4 going. Why don't we do like some sort of carpool thing

10-29-03, 02:38 PM	#11 (permalink)
schoolsux Newcomer Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 16	This will be good for the online rental company then there will be no returns which will be nice

10-29-03, 09:21 PM	#13 (permalink)
ak Cal Poly Guru Joined: Oct 2003 Location: LA Posts: 605	Next SCETA meeting will be TOMORROW (Thursday, 30th) @ 12pm. FREE PIZZA AND SODAS - to members only i think - Building 9 Room 245 I'll be wearing a WHITE Cal Poly Hooded Sweater. Anyone coming?!?! Actually just come and ask in person, really really nice people. -Alex __________________ If you think education is expensive, try ignorance. Education is the progressive discovery of our own ignorance.

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