On (10 Nov 06) Steve Asher wrote to All...
 SA>     * PUMA: Protected User Mode Audio (PUMA) is the new User Mode
 SA> Audio (UMA) audio stack. Its aim is to provide an environment for
 SA> audio playback that restricts the copying of copyrighted audio, and
 SA> restricts the enabled audio outputs to those allowed by the publisher
 SA> of the protected content[16].

Of course, here in Canada it's legal to copy CDs, MP3s, etc., because
we've paid royalties to the music producers! But I don't expect a Canuck
version of Vista to provide such legally allowed copying access! :P

 SA>     * Protected Video Path - Output Protection Management (PVP-OPM) is
 SA> a technology that prevents copying of protected digital video streams,

How can I copy digital video streams now, in Win98? :P

Because I care,
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