Traditionally Linux distros have always stayed clear of DRM issues. In the past if you wanted to watch DVD's you had to go to some other repo and download software to do so. Even the MS core fonts used by Wine were not on the main servers but on independent servers. From what I'm reading the issue with BlueRay is the same EXCEPT you can't just download one set of keys and be done with it. They are rotating and need constant changing. Running VLC in Windows, and it functioning, just means that something in Windows is performing that function. It is not VLC. VLC simply finds the keys available in the OS and plays the discs. IF the keys were available in Linux it would work there as well. Here's my solution to the issue [ admittedly not portable, but...... ]: you can stop reading here if you wish On the wall next to my computer desk on shelves and wall brackets I have, from the top down: Slingbox FTA satellite receiver Directv DVR receiver Directv OTA receiver 42 inch 1080p Sony Bravia DVD recorder Combo DVD/VHS player Sony BD player Panasonic 5 disc DVD/CD player/AM/FM/Surround sound As I said, it is not portable. But, it works VERY well for just about any media I want to watch/listen to. For our living room we have a very similar setup but with a 60 inch Sony. In the bedroom we have to rough it. Just Directv on a 42 inch, but there are other forms of entertainment in that room. -- I may be crazy, but crazy is better than stupid. _ _... ..._ _ _._ ._ ..... ._.. ... .._ -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org