Tech Firms Fight Copy Protection Laws

buulu writes "CNET is running an article about Alliance For Digital Progress going on the offensive against Hollywood over digital copy protection. The alliance consists of some of the big names: Apple, Cisco Systems, Dell, Hewlett-Packard, Information Technology Association of America, IBM, Intel, Microsoft, Motorola, etc."

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You did. Here's why:

[burgburgburg]

They are part of this because they are part of everything potentially important. If two people in the industry get together, Microsoft will clamor to be number three. Being a part gives them the ability to a) seem like they are supporting whatever view is involved while b) making sure that Microsoft's interests are always served above all others.

They are specifically part of this because they do NOT want government regulation of this sort of control of digital content. Because they care about their users rights? Of course not! Because if the government is setting the agenda on digital content protection, then Microsoft isn't. Microsoft is all for DRM (WMP9,TCPA,Palladium, etc.). Just on their terms exclusively. They do not want to have to answer to Washington. Only Bill. Always Bill.

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[packetgeek]

Three words:

embrace and extend

If you want new policies shaped to your liking you have to be at the table to make it happen...