On Mon, 14 Nov 2005 08:22:53 +0000 Richard Lockwood <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On 11/13/05, Adam Leach <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > This is a bigger problem as iMP is using standard Microsoft WMA DRM > > files. As this is widely used, there are more people interested in > > bypassing the DRM system, and so eventually it will always be bypassed, > > Fair enough DRM is a waste of time IMHO , the time would be better spent working out a revenue model that allowed free delivery of content . > > plus its created by Microsoft. > > Right. Could someone explain to me exactly why this is a problem? > Widely used, so an obvious target for bypassing - yes, I'll go along > with that. "Created by Microsoft" - no, that's not a problem. Had > you said "Created by Microsoft and has inherent security flaws as > demonstrated by <link>, <link>, <link> and this paper here written by > <whoever>", then yes, that would be a valid point. Simply slating > something because it's created by one manufacturer is not. I might > not like Volvo cars, but I don't feel the need to slag off the airbag > at every possible vaguely related opportunity. er , you 'forgot' the lockins where its very hard / illegal for users of other systems to gain access to documents / media produced by M$ formats and don't get me started on the forced upgrades for profit stuff either. That is enough for me and a growing number of people to ignore microsoft formats out of hand. Try standing up for a company people like instead. Toodle-pip Amias - Sent via the backstage.bbc.co.uk discussion group. To unsubscribe, please visit http://backstage.bbc.co.uk/archives/2005/01/mailing_list.html. Unofficial list archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/backstage@lists.bbc.co.uk/
