libdvdcss is a simple library designed for accessing DVDs like a block device without having to bother about the decryption. The important features are: - Portability :: Currently supported platforms are GNU/Linux, FreeBSD, NetBSD, OpenBSD, Haiku, Mac OS X, Solaris, QNX, OS/2, and Windows. - Simplicity :: A DVD player can be built around the libdvdcss API using no more than 4 or 5 library calls. - Freedom :: libdvdcss is released under the General Public License, ensuring it will stay free, and used only for Free Software products. - Just better :: Unlike most similar projects, libdvdcss does not require the region of your drive to be set.