DRM

Sony pulls rootkit CDs, while the EFF considers filing a suit

Looks like Sony decided to pull the CD's that contain the root-kit DRM crap. Very good -- another black eye for a major company who thinks its OK to take over and expose the computers of their users. This is not OK and it is not OK to treat your customers with disrespect!

Fortunately the EFF is considering suing Sony and a class action lawsuit in California is now coming together. So, Sony, have you done the math on how much money you've actually saved by not having your content pirated? Did you include the lawyer's fees you'll have to spend to defend this lawsuit? I get the feeling that DRM isn't looking quite so cost effective anymore. The amazing thing is that Sony did this even though there are hard numbers that show that file-sharing does not actually impact the music industry! No wonder Sony is in such much trouble. Come on, make a few more thousand bad decisions and we'll see your assets sold off to the next generation music companies!

And, one final note, one former Apple exec has shunned DRM and promises not to buy anything that contains DRM. This should not come as a surprise to you, but I decided a long time ago to not purchase anything that contains DRM. Please take the pledge and post this on your blog as well!!

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Posted by Mayhem at November 11, 2005 02:12 PM