Desmond Morris, 98, Dies; Zoologist Saw Links Between Humans and Apes
Summary
Historical article detailing the Discret 11 encryption used by Canal Plus in the 1980s, including how the system used an 11-bit LFSR-based key to delay video lines and pad the signal, the role of decodeurs in decryption, and the anti-piracy measures with monthly key rotations. It also covers technical aspects of SECAM video, synchronization techniques, and the system’s retirement, offering insights into early broadcast security and DRM approaches.