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MS Backs Down On Encrypted Digital TV Recording

Posted by timothy on from the don't-miss-an-episode-of-%83hd1nzz dept.

karrde writes "CNet (and others) is reporting that: 'Microsoft has bowed to consumer pressure and pulled back from a controversial plan that would have encrypted TV shows recorded on forthcoming digital media PCs.' One could hope that this will be the first many decisions in this direction."

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  1. Re:We can't put too much stock in this QWZX by Gendou · · Score: 5, Funny

    bsharitt wrote:
    >> In the past MS has appeared to be moving towards
    >> consumer rights, only to to take a couple step
    >> back in their next move.

    Anonymous Coward wrote:
    > Name one time.

    Sir, you are completely right. Microsoft has never even appeared to move towards consumer rights.