First DVD to Ship with WMV File for PC, Portables

While the fourth "Die Hard" DVD may seem like an unlikely place to set a historical milestone in the movie industry, Yippee Kay-yay. 20th Century Fox said Tuesday that a special edition version of "Live Free or Die Hard" will include a Windows Media Video file that can be copied to a PC or portable video player.

The WMV file reportedly has no DRM, however the user will be required to input a 16-digit code before the DVD software will unlock and copy it. Called "Digital Copy," the feature will be available on future Fox DVDs, although no specific titles were announced. Warner Home Video plans a similar capability for "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix," which goes on sale in December.

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