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Old 11-04-2008, 18:35   #187
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Re: All Chipped Cable Boxes Going Down

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Originally Posted by supremus View Post
It is my understanding that the boxes that were hit by this latest Virgin offensive were the ones using software emulators. Correct? These boxes have no way to initiate a VOD request, nor do DVB-C card based systems. There is still no persuasive argument that dodgy boxes put any significant burden on the network or cause problems for legal subscribers. It does, however, seem clear that Virgin may in fact benefit from all the people who at least pay for a minimum subscription to ensure they have an active feed going to their dodgy boxes.
im not sure what receivers ppl use 2bh.

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Originally Posted by Losttheplot View Post
Nobody said VM use Videoguard and Nagra. However when Virgin do upgrade their encryption (most likely to another version of Nagra) then they will simulcrypt which means two encryption systems will be used at the same time, until all the old smart cards are swopped out.
for what you were trying to say to work we would have to use two CAMs.
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