[ltp] region-free DVD-drive

[linux-thinkpad@linux-thinkpad.org]

Hi,


I have a ThinkPad with a Matshita UJ-822S, and recently I have discovered that 
this DVD drive unfortunately implements region settings in firmware. There does 
not seem to be any third party firmware updates[1], and coming from the 
region-free NEC-world[2], I find this situation very annoying.

So, I was wondering if anyone has a solution for this predicament[3]. Ideally a 
firmware/software solution, but if there is a slim form factor drive out there 
with region-free capabilities (hackable or out of the box), naturally I'd be 
willing to consider a hardware approach.

TIA,





ivr
[1] <http://forum.rpc-1.com/dl_firmware.php?category=14&manufactor=18>
[2] 1300A, 3520A and 3540/3550 all have region-free "updates" to firmware
[3] I am aware of the regionset tool, but as the number of firmware updates is 
locked to 4, it hardly qualifies as a solution.
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