Do Counterfeit DVDs Smell Different From Regular DVDs?

mimo2005 · 10-01-2006, 08:41 AM

Do Counterfeit DVDs Smell Different From Regular DVDs?

The dogs are trained to sniff out -anyone- with DVD/CDs and subject those people to a search in the -hope- that illegal burned copies are found.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...092601505.html

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,2019082,00.asp

i wonder what's going to happen when some fortune 500 CEO is stopped on a business trip because a dog sniffed out his burned powerpoint presentation...

**Glaswegian** · 10-01-2006, 09:25 AM

For heaven's sake - what next? A rabbit that can sniff out an illegal copy of Windows - over the internet? I scan all my credit card bills and statements - will they be safe from detection?

**DJ-Zep** · 10-01-2006, 12:05 PM

Are pirated DVD's really that big of a deal? I'd rather us training dogs to detect bombs instead of illegally obtained DVD's...

**40sondacurb** · 10-01-2006, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJ-Zep

Are pirated DVD's really that big of a deal? I'd rather us training dogs to detect bombs instead of illegally obtained DVD's...

I actually like the idea here because it targets the big vendors who copy thousands of DVDs and actually do cost the movie industry money rather than the kid who wasn't going to buy bad boys 2 anyways.

mimo2005 · 10-01-2006, 01:43 PM

40 : All you need is 1 copy ( the master ) , the rest is easy .

dai · 10-01-2006, 02:34 PM

sprinkle pepper in your suitcase

**Fox** · 10-01-2006, 02:50 PM

I don't see why anyone would be transporting that many burned copies anyway, when it's easier to burn and sell in the same locale.

But in any case, I don't think the RIAA has any business in the airports- any check that involved anything except drugs and weapons shouldn't take place in an airport; that's just wasting passengers' time.

**40sondacurb** · 10-01-2006, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mimo2005

40 : All you need is 1 copy ( the master ) , the rest is easy .

O wait they're trying to use these in airports? That is dumb. I was thinking cops would go into rink-a-dink video stores with the dogs and sniff stuff out.

**karusho** · 10-01-2006, 04:00 PM

You want to find pirated stuff? Go to Chinatown.

Pirated DVDs, CDs, Software (hell, I bought a ZoneAlarm disc just to see what was in it and all I got (for $5) was the Pro installer from ZoneLabs.com and a keygen)

10-01-2006, 08:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
mimo2005 Manager, The Relaxation Room/Analyst, Security Team Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 11,142 OS: xp	Do Counterfeit DVDs Smell Different From Regular DVDs? Do Counterfeit DVDs Smell Different From Regular DVDs? The dogs are trained to sniff out -anyone- with DVD/CDs and subject those people to a search in the -hope- that illegal burned copies are found. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...092601505.html http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,2019082,00.asp i wonder what's going to happen when some fortune 500 CEO is stopped on a business trip because a dog sniffed out his burned powerpoint presentation... __________________ TSF has outgrown its server, again. Please help "Gutta cavat lapidem, non vi sed saepe cadendo"

10-01-2006, 09:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
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10-01-2006, 01:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
mimo2005 Manager, The Relaxation Room/Analyst, Security Team Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 11,142 OS: xp	40 : All you need is 1 copy ( the master ) , the rest is easy . __________________ TSF has outgrown its server, again. Please help "Gutta cavat lapidem, non vi sed saepe cadendo"

10-01-2006, 02:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
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10-01-2006, 02:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
Fox TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 7,752 OS: XP Pro, CentOS My System	I don't see why anyone would be transporting that many burned copies anyway, when it's easier to burn and sell in the same locale. But in any case, I don't think the RIAA has any business in the airports- any check that involved anything except drugs and weapons shouldn't take place in an airport; that's just wasting passengers' time. __________________ Antec Neo Power 500W, ABIT IP35-E, Intel E2180@2.66Ghz, Corsair XMS2 2x1GB DDR2-800, PNY 8800GT, 320GB Seagate * lazy college student alert *- If I've inadvertently ignored a thread, please Let me know about it Have I helped you solve your problem? Donate to Techsupportforums Klart Skepp!

10-01-2006, 04:00 PM	#9 (permalink)
karusho TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 1,217 OS: Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista SP1, Ubuntu 8.04 My System	You want to find pirated stuff? Go to Chinatown. Pirated DVDs, CDs, Software (hell, I bought a ZoneAlarm disc just to see what was in it and all I got (for $5) was the Pro installer from ZoneLabs.com and a keygen)