> I get:
>
> Mode: 1-Free
> Regions: All
> Changes: Unlimited
>
> ... What does all these mean?
>
> Thanks again!

Basically, it means your software will run any region disc.

If you need to check the actual hardware, the program for drive region info
is at http://www.visualdomain.net/download.htm .


> "Matt Durrant" <matthew@durrant33.freeserve.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:apuusn$ro3$1@news8.svr.pol.co.uk...
> >
> > > This might be a dumb question to ask, but will region codes affect me
if
> > I'm
> > > playing DVD's on a computer?
> > >
> > > Ta
> > >
> >
> > Reposted from a thread somewhere in uk.media.animation.anime...
> >
> > As for region encoding, if anyone else is interested, for DVD-ROM drives
> if
> > they were built before Jan 2001 they are (usually) regionless and you
can
> > play
> > any region DVD in them. Drives after Jan 2001 have to have a locked
region
> > encoding which means hopefully a firmware update - best to check the
> > manufactarer's
> > website before you buy to see if the region is changable.
> > If the hardware is OK then all you need next is a crack for your
software
> > player,
> > which are fairly easy to find on the net.
> > I use DVD Genie at www.inmatrix.com which also includes
> > a program to test your drive for region compatibility.
> >
> > Of course, some film companies like Warner have another layer of
encoding,
> > but I don't think any anime companies have this.
> >
> >
>
>