General_Shenanigans@lemmy.worldtoToday I Learned@lemmy.world•TIL Circuit City created a proprietary disposable type of DVD called a DIVX that was viewable for only 48 hours after initial viewing unless an additional fee was paid. Which led to bankruptcyEnglish
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1 month agoI used to put them in a plastic baggie, push all the air out, then stick it in the freezer. It seemed to halt the process long enough to give it to a friend and allow them watch it after the 48 hour period.
You’re right. I only bought one or two of those, total. They were dumb.