Re: [802SEC] DVD versus Memory Sticks

["Benjamin A. Rolfe" <ben@BLINDCREEK.COM>]

Anyone who is capable of reading the DVD is capable of copying the contents to a drive on the network for the purpose of sharing.
Many new laptops (and some not so new such as mine) have no DVD reader, so the user will copy the DVD content onto the local drive which in many cases will end up on a network drive as part of an automated backup.  Those that would intentionally copy the contents to a network drive for sharing are not impeded by doing so with a DVD. I see no greater risk of unauthorized use based on  the medium. As the  memory stick is useable directly for many users, it seems a better choice if the cost is equivalent.

$0.02 from the peanut gallery.
Ben

On 7/22/2015 9:37 AM, John_DAmbrosia@dell.com wrote:

Dear WG Chairs,

On the heels of the discussion of DVD versus Memory sticks at the July Closing Plenary – I had some individuals approach me and highlight that they are aware of a number of companies that have issues with memory sticks – and may actually take the contents of the memory sticks and then copy to a drive on the network.

 

I am requesting that you try and get some input for me on the topic of memory sticks from participants in your WG and have the individuals email me if they have issues with memory sticks.

 

I need to get this information quickly in order to begin the task of preparations for the 2016 electronic media distribution, so a prompt response will be greatly appreciated.

 

Regards,

 

John D’Ambrosia

Recording Secretary, IEEE 802 LMSC

 

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