On 13 Jun, Pia Waugh wrote:
>  Read up on this issue and others at http://www.linux.org.au/law/ Print 

All too true.

Have others noted how "Viiv" technology is being promoted as a great
"plus" for consumers who want to use their PCs for music and video?

It's supposed to "protect" the user by making the use of their
multimedia content controllable by the vendor instead of the user, e.g.
only being playable on one machine, or limited to three plays, or
expiring after N days, or ...

I'm told it's the principle of the Big Lie in advertising - claim your
greatest weakness as your biggest strength, and people will believe you
(perhaps because they think "They must have proof if they claim
something that's that outrageous."

Me, I'm just planning to boycott Viiv - I encourage others to enquire
about it before they buy a new PC or media device.

luke

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