Apple Updates SuperDrive Firmware

mmarlett writes "(Potentially) In your software update panel: 'The Power Mac G4 SuperDrive Firmware Update installs new firmware on the SuperDrive which addresses an incompatibility with 4x DVD-R and 2x DVD-RW media, and the 2x SuperDrive in the Power Mac G4. You must perform this update if you intend to use 4x DVD-R or 2x DVD-RW media in your Power Mac G4. This update also enables you to eject audio CDs that are copy-protected or have mastering errors. This update is required only for the Power Mac G4 (Digital Audio), the Power Mac G4 (Quicksilver) and the Power Mac G4 (Quicksilver 2002) with an internal Apple SuperDrive.'"

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DRM

[mary_will_grow]

I cant wait for someone to examine that patch a little more closely. Its probably sneaking on some DRM stuff, huh? And can you turn off the "eject copyrighted CD" feature?

We know how cozy apple is with the DMCA.

Re:Um, no

[mary_will_grow]

They were "right" you keep saying they were "Right" so they were "Right" to restrict their software so that other manufacturer's DVD burners couldnt be used with Apple's burning software?
They were "RIGHT" to leverage their software to increase their hardware sales? They were "RIGHT" to RESTRICT FUNCTIONALITY of their product to suit their needs? No, they werent. You make as good of a product as you can, for the lowest price you can. Thats the only way to do "GOOD" business. The rest, even if perfectly legal, is SHADY CRAP. Making a product CRAPPIER to make another product sell better does not help the consumers at all!
So, no, you can NOT spin it so that Apple was in the right. They were wrong from the get-go, even though they were doing something totally legal. Its still WRONG. But go ahead and trumpet how they should do whatever makes them the most money because thats the way to run a successful business. And keep trumpetting until the RIAA and Micro$oft lobbies have managed to buy all of your rights out from under you. I'm sure this argument will get you somewhere. You'll be really happy in the world you are helping to create.