The French Have a Word for It: Hacking
Is this legal? In some places, yes. In others, maybe not. The law is murky, varying from one country to another. While manufacturers don't sanction such downloads or describe them in owners' manuals, they seem to turn a blind eye to the practice. After all, they're more interested in selling boxes than in protecting the profits of moviemakers. One major exception is Sony, which also happens to own a major studio. Most of its players can't be re-zoned, even through modifications to the hardware by experts.
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