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Microsoft's 'Palladium' Privacy/DRM Scheme

Posted by timothy on from the ambitious-like-ceasar dept.

Paradox Jack writes: "according to this article at MSNBC, Microsoft has an ambitious new plan called Palladium to rework computer and internet security. This includes changes in hardware, digital rights management (on all sides), and far more. Now, who thinks this will actually work and is for our own good?"

3 of 521 comments (clear)

  1. I don't! I don't! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Troll

    Having not read anything beyond the article summary, let me assure you that this is not in the consumer's best interest. It is a clear violation of my Fair Use rights. Clearly, it is my right to make a copy of any data. Information wants to be free.

    The following actions must be made legal for me to tolerate the Microsoft.

    1. Making a perfect CD-to-CD copy so that those slimeballs at the RIAA don't get any more money.
    2. Copying DVDs completely, so that those slimeballs at the MPAA don't get any more money.
    3. Being able to install Microsoft Windows on as many computers as I want. I paid good money for my CD-R blank, and I want it to last a long time.
    4. Being able to play all the games that I want, whenever I want, and as long as I want. As an American consumer, I have the right to choose whether I want to pay for software.

    Thank you for your time.

  2. death of linux/bsd? by jeffy124 · · Score: 1, Troll

    The article talks about hardware changes, including changes to the chip since both Intel and AMD are involved. Could this mean the end of x86-based open source OS's, including Linux and the BSDs?

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    1. Re:death of linux/bsd? by JPriest · · Score: 0, Troll

      What is BSD?

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