Simple if you record or redistribute your signal illegally the can track the source using the serial number and discontinue service

On Mon, Oct 1, 2012 at 4:33 PM, Steve Richard <steve@sobbayi.com> wrote:
Good question, I would also like to know the answer to this


> how does plastering the decoder serial no. on the screen deter piracy? do
> people know this no. offhead?
>
> On Mon, Oct 1, 2012 at 3:10 PM, skunk me <skunksme@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Kevin,
>>
>> This has nothing to do with new packages. The number you seen on your
>> screen is actual the smartcard number or serial number of you decoder.
>> This
>> is called digital watermarking/fingerprinting.
>>
>> This is purely to fight piracy.
>>
>> J.
>>
>>
>> On Mon, Oct 1, 2012 at 2:49 PM, george <
>> theonlydamnedavailablename@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> I guess it has something to do with the extra packages they added
>>> starting today
>>>
>>>  On Mon, Oct 1, 2012 at 11:26 AM, Kevin Omondi
>>> <kevin.ouma@gmail.com>wrote:
>>>
>>>> Skunks
>>>>
>>>> This morning I observed I could view all channels on DSTV ( i.e
>>>> Premium
>>>> channels yet I am on compact). Its it an issue related to changeover
>>>> or
>>>> have they finally seen the light
>>>> and want to offer competitive prices .( though I suspect the former is
>>>> the case)
>>>>
>>>> Rgds
>>>> Kevin
>>>>
>>>>
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