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Posted by NRen2k5 on 10/15/93 11:31
FatKat wrote:
> I don't think that that was the point he was making, and in any case -
> reiterating his point - even the "cheap" P2P alternative has its
> problems. Corrupted files, poor quality video (or even the wrong file,
> strangely misnamed), spyware embedded in client software and the threat
> that you might get tagged by RIAA/MPAA litigation all way in favor of
> going the industry way.
Not many people have to worry about that. Just Americans.
>>And unless I hear otherwise , I am going to guess anything coming out
>>of itunes has some form of "DRM copy virus" attached to it.
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> Something I've routinely suspected of most P2P programs.
As long as you're not looking for Windows Media audio or video, you
should be safe. It's pretty easy to make a .ASF or .WMV file that will
get Windows Media Player to open up a webpage in Internet Explorer.
>>The latest news is that Sony puts a "rootkit" on your windows operating
>>system that destroys your security.
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> Interesting article - the author should really go into computer
> forensics, really. I just don't understand how a guy this intuitive
> about computers can overlook the fact that he was inserting a DRM-disc
> into his computer, or why he would have done so had he known the disc
> was copy-protected.
Because until now, DRM'ed CD's like this have been easy to deal with,
have generally NOT installed software (especially harmfil software)
without the user's consent, and have just skated on the line separating
legal from illegal.
I think Sony's new rootkit method has crossed that line.
- NRen2k5
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>>Paying for their product does not make you a good person , it just
>>makes them rich and more aggressive towards the consumer.
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> Whereas taking a product without paying for it makes you....what?
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>>They don't respect you for buying their product,
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> The consumer exchange is seldom about respect - haven't you ever bought
> a car?
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>>they put DRM viruses in there for a reason , and it's not out of respect for you.
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> It must be to piss you off, and for no other reason.
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>> They don't appreciate your support , they instead demand more,
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> That's economics for you - all supply & demand. But where's the love?
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>> for instance Napster wants you to rent by the month , in their
>>commercial they even blatantly say you "own nothing" but you pay for
>>everything.
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> Because you're use of media doesn't really amount to owning an object.
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>> and criminals like the RIAA and MPAA and their member companies will
>>eventually be only a memory.
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>
> will that include the people who actually produce the video or sound
> media that you DL? Do you already contribute directly to musicians or
> producers of the work that you DL?
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