My opinion is this would happen before FTA. as it has always been Plastic, Emulation and then FTA. I know many say that N3 is nothing more than N2.5 and coders don't need Plastic or Emulation first...................Ok so where's the proof.
Personally, true FTA works fine for me for the time being until a Legit Hack is produced AND SUPPORTED, Than and only then will I consider spending any money for new Hardware.
Any comments on the Dark Angel claim to fame ?
Dark Angel's Private Blocker Service
Current News
June 17th, 2009 - Dark Angel is currently working on a N3 Hack and will be releasing it shortly for sale on our site. So far we are able to dump ROM24x cards and are in the process of reversing the dump to allow us to read/write back to the cards. More info as things progress. Features
* Blockers passed the 12/12 ECM * Private Hidden Blocker Code . * Writes directly to card so you don't have to mess with blocker patches. * Supports Dish & Bell ROM 102/103 Cards. * Online auto-updater allows for easy software updates. * Creates a unique unlock password for each user. * Works with ISO Programmers. * Anti-Glitch code to keep the blocker private. * Your can set his own card expire dates . * Built-In KeyGrabber to always keep the cards keys uptodate in the event autoroll doesn't work. * All files and member information is located offshore for your protection. * Built-in Tier Generator for Normal, Local, and International Channels. * Automatically Moves Dataspace so ICAMS can use our blockers. * USB Hard Drive support for all VIP receivers 211, 622, 722.
Requirements for Regular ROM102/103 and ROM102toROM103 Blockers
* Unlocked and Open ROM102/103 Card. * PC Computer that is running Windows. * ISO Programmer with a 3.68Mhz crystal. * Internet Connection (dialup is fine)
Requirements for Spoofed ROM103toROM206/240/241 and ROM102toROM206/240/241 Blockers
* Unlocked and Open ROM102/103 Card. * PC Computer that is running Windows. * ISO Programmer with a 3.68Mhz crystal. * Internet Connection (dialup is fine) * VIP Unit receiver with moddified tsop and a bin with keyset that matches the Vip Unit's keyset.
Basically, I see this as they way we use to "Program" cards. If it is legit, then someone has a crack and it may return to a hobby to program cards like the early days of Dick and Dave.
If I was spamming I would tell everyone to run to a website, If you read my post I give NO WEBSITE.
I encourage everyone to read everything about this hobby and what is offered and don't waste your $$$$. If the coders are men of their word, then shortley everyone will be watching TV for FREE without spending any money on new hardware.
We will see who are themen of their word and the best coders.
I accept your statement about you "not spamming". I think it is still too premature to expect a hack. This is just half guess/ half assessment based on some experience in hacking in the 20th century. Seems so long ago!