DRM
Two bad technologies that go great together
So, I promised not to point out the follies of the music industry anymore, but the happenings of the last week are simple too bizarre to ignore:
- Sony releases copy protected CDs that include a DRM root-kit that installs itself unbeknownst to the user. This installed program is supposed to make it impossible for the user to copy the CD in question. This is unethical, if not outright illegal.
- Blizzard includes the Warden, which looks out for World of Warcraft game cheat programs. Less unethical, but still totally slimy.
- Then, people figure out that you can use Sony's root-kit to protect yourself from the Warden.
Ok, that's a too ironic and funny. Now I only hope that the EFF will file suit against Sony.
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Posted by Mayhem at November 4, 2005 03:23 PM
