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Re: Keurig 2.0 DRM Bypass

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Post by InclinedPlane »

bashinator wrote: post #53
parennoob wrote: post #47

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Yeah, I'm gradually coming around to an RMS-y way of thinking – having to tape small bits of an old K-cup onto my Keurig 2.0 is DRM bullshit that I have no room for in my life. Fuck them. Some people will use the new Keurig and its DRMed cups because it provides them with enough value. I will completely bypass this nonsense and make a DRM-free cup of dirt cheap coffee that stimulates my senses, as outlined in another…

Can I recommend an Aeropress? It's only a little more work than a Keurig (about the same as a french press), and makes some of the best coffee I've ever had. It's also $25, and has no moving parts or electrical components.

This might be relevant to you: http://kohilabs.com/kohi-filter-for-aeropress/

Re: Keurig 2.0 DRM Bypass

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Post by shmerl »

adityasankar wrote: post #113

Not siding with Keurig, but just out of curiosity, how would you to create a DRM scheme that can't be bypassed with this replay attack? Apparently [0] the DRM works by shining a light on an ink marking and registering the wavelength of the light reflected back. I figure one simple scheme would be to 'burn' the key after it is read. i.e. physically disable the DRM ink by heat/perforation/other ink, so that once used,…

One shouldn't waste time on idiocy like DRM where there are more worthy things to think about ;)

Re: Keurig 2.0 DRM Bypass

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Post by adityasankar »

underpantsgnome wrote: post #120
adityasankar wrote: post #113

Not siding with Keurig, but just out of curiosity, how would you to create a DRM scheme that can't be bypassed with this replay attack? Apparently [0] the DRM works by shining a light on an ink marking and registering the wavelength of the light reflected back. I figure one simple scheme would be to 'burn' the key after it is read. i.e. physically disable the DRM ink by heat/perforation/other ink, so that once used,…

I'll bite. Cut power to the heat source/declaw the perforator/plug up the ink jet. I have physical access, after all. Keurig is in the position that they can attach a number to each one of their coffee cups, and the machine will refuse to brew if the number doesn't prove the cup is authentic. If they give all the cups the same number, as they apparently have chosen here, than all anyone has to do is present that numb…

Nice, this should work. Although you missed the part where it uploads the crossed off password to the cloud so you can't give your used cups to your buddy.

Re: Keurig 2.0 DRM Bypass

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Post by btbuildem »

adityasankar wrote: post #113

Not siding with Keurig, but just out of curiosity, how would you to create a DRM scheme that can't be bypassed with this replay attack? Apparently [0] the DRM works by shining a light on an ink marking and registering the wavelength of the light reflected back. I figure one simple scheme would be to 'burn' the key after it is read. i.e. physically disable the DRM ink by heat/perforation/other ink, so that once used,…

They could put the DRM ink marking over the part of the tinfoil that gets punctured - voila, one-use DRM.

Re: Keurig 2.0 DRM Bypass

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Post by _asummers »

adityasankar wrote: post #123
underpantsgnome wrote: post #120

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I'll bite. Cut power to the heat source/declaw the perforator/plug up the ink jet. I have physical access, after all. Keurig is in the position that they can attach a number to each one of their coffee cups, and the machine will refuse to brew if the number doesn't prove the cup is authentic. If they give all the cups the same number, as they apparently have chosen here, than all anyone has to do is present that numb…

Nice, this should work. Although you missed the part where it uploads the crossed off password to the cloud so you can't give your used cups to your buddy.

Then it checks the number as you go to brew it. "Can't brew my coffee because the internet is down."

Re: Keurig 2.0 DRM Bypass

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Post by xenophonf »

jdhawk wrote: post #78
fishtoaster wrote: post #37

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For the price of a good fine colander, you could buy a $15 Mr. Coffee and automate much of this. People buying keurig machines aren't doing it because they don't know how to make coffee or think it's better tasting- they're doing it for the speed (30-60 seconds) and the convenience.

The second reason they've gained massive popularity is that people all want different shit. "But I want Hot Tea" "But I want vanilla frappa-bullshit" "But I want Hot Cocoa" "Your coffee is too strong" "Your coffee is too weak" It's the expensive convenient machine that shuts everyone the fuck up. What's the price on that?

That's precisely why we own one. My wife and I not arguing every morning over who made the coffee and how is well worth the price we pay in K-cups.

Re: Keurig 2.0 DRM Bypass

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Post by curiously »

When computer vision is used for such evil practices, I am at a loss for words. The music was PERFECT.

I wonder what Keurig 3.0 DRM will look like. Would it have some sort of chemical tagging ability which are only found in Keurig coffee? I'm surprised there isn't any public backslash over such predatory practices.

What's next? A bed that farts because you didn't buy the same brand of blankets and pillow? A toilet that won't flush because you didn't use their brand of cleaner?

Re: Keurig 2.0 DRM Bypass

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Post by bashinator »

InclinedPlane wrote: post #121
bashinator wrote: post #53

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Can I recommend an Aeropress? It's only a little more work than a Keurig (about the same as a french press), and makes some of the best coffee I've ever had. It's also $25, and has no moving parts or electrical components.

This might be relevant to you: http://kohilabs.com/kohi-filter-for-aeropress/

I actually have tried both metal and paper filters, and really prefer the paper ones! I think you end up with a bit less oil in the coffee, which I just happen to like better.
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