[acidtripwow]

Does anyone know of any free DVD software for PC running Win2000? Something with Dolby Headphone maybe.

 

[eric343]

Win2k actually comes with a DVD player, believe it or not. start>programs>accessories>entertainment

You might have to install it off the w2K cd tho. And if your version dosen't have it then use a programe from Dave Touretzky's Gallery of CSS Descramblers piped to an MPEG player (although you might need to install Linux :eeK

Ironic, that Linux is the only platform that the MPAA did not feel the need to allow a player to be created for, yet is now one of the easiest platforms to get a *free* player for... (unless you count illegal copies of Window$ players)

 

[mcbiff]

I don't think a free player will emerge any time soon. License costs would make it a surefire way to lose money, you need to charge some money even to break even.

 

[acidtripwow]

Yes, win2k does have a DVD player but does not come with a decoder. It just has the DVD interface, which is totally worthless without the decoder HW or SW. Linux is a non-issue.

 

[eric343]

Aren't decoder cards around $25-50 now?

 

[acidtripwow]

I would need a PCMCIA card since it's a laptop I wanted this for. I'll do some searching and see what I can find.

 

[raymondlin]

What about PC Friendly? I know it's not a great DVD software but it's free with most DVDs.