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Real DRM
Cinematique writes "C|Net is reporting that RealNetworks has released a format-independent Digital Rights Management software called Helix DRM. Real states that MP3, AAC, and even OGG can now be released with a DRM wrapper. And this is groundbreaking how? More importantly, do they expect content producers and consumers alike to really adopt this?"
I've successfully kept any and all Real software of my machine for two years now, and not felt the least bit sad about it.
At least on Windows machines, installing their software means you've installed a LOT of registry keys everywhere, plus you get several programs that default to starting with Windows.
Even uninstalling it leaves crap everywhere. And their ad-ridden players are massively annoying.
Quicktime is getting worse in the same way, but I'm more likely to download a Quicktime video than a Real one anyday.
So do whatever you want, Real. I'll be happily counting the days until your extinction.
Isn't it's licence supposed to keep it wide open?
Or is it so liberal that it lets anyone do anything they want with it?
It's Christmas everyday with BitTorrent.
If you check out Helix DRM's Specs, you find this gem:
"We recommend that you upgrade to the latest stable Linux 2.2.x kernel, which is available at kernel.org. We do not recommend using any Linux 2.3 or 2.4 kernels, because RealNetworks License Server has not been thoroughly tested with these newer kernels."
So we can expect 2.4 support around the time 2.8 comes out?
"Those who would sacrifice liberty for security deserve neither!"
They did get real. They know that any "protection" they put on their "content" will be no more complex then ROT13. However they have the DMCA - doesnt matter if the DRM stuff is any good, as long as it's illegal to own or distribute a tool that can be used to break it. 90% of people that currently nab mp3's and divx's off edonkey wont when they have to go to the trouble of installing a non-DRM signed program-to-break-drm onto their computers. Especially when any efforts to do this will be reported to the FBI, department of religious purity, department of homeland security and Microsoft Marketting.
Real Has been dead to me since they released Realplayer G2. Realplayer 5 was reliable, simple, small, and unintrusive. Since they released G2, it's been a downward spiral of overbloat, Adware and Spyware.
In Soviet Russia, Trojan exploits YOU!
Hmmm. I'd say MP3 is popular because it's ubiquitous and can easily be had free-as-in-beer, not because it's open.
Random is the New Order.
we may have no other choice to obtain music other than enlightened artists who want to reach a different auidence.
:-)
here you go
turn off your radio, and get away from your CD's and kazaa..
sit down for 1 week and listen only to IUMA music and you will find that with a little bit of effort you can get completely away from RIAA music and listen to some really cool and good music.
you can do the same with the MPAA... watch only indie films. there are some really good producers and film-makers out there that are not in it to make a bajillion dollars. and yes the special effects are cheezy, but it's entertainment, if you are entertained, then it was successful
Do not look at laser with remaining good eye.
I don't download the player from real anymore, I just let netscape install the one that ships with it. IIRC, when I installed Netscape 7.01 the other day, it installed a non-RealOne version of their player. I do agree with the grandPARENT though: Real is getting annoying as hell. Plus, I just love when it goes out on it's own to the web. I just re-installed my system a couple weeks ago and this morning both real and google toolbar got busted by ZoneAlarm for looking for a net connection. At least WMP has the decency to only do it when it's running...
Spread the RC luvin'