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From DRM to Rights Management Services
miladus writes "Microsoft has formed an academic Think
Tank on Trustworthy Computing. The Academic Board is to advise
Microsoft on 'security, privacy and reliability enhancements in[...]
products and technologies so that Microsoft can obtain critical
feedback on product and policy issues related to its Trustworthy
Computing.' An interview
with two members of the board is an interesting read, especially
concerning the global implications of privacy. Of note, is the absence
of DRM discussion.
But DRM shows up as 'Rights Management Services' in the promised Widows
Rights Management Services to be released later this year. it will
deliver a 'platform-based approach to persistent policy rights for
Web content and sensitive corporate documents of all types'"
Indeed, it is the first duty of every scientist to show the other guy where he's full of crap. That is the essence of science. Finding the flaws.
Lord knows I've been shown to be full of crap often enough.
Richard Feynman was *famous* for being full of crap nearly all the time. It's that *nearly* that gets you. One of the great things about Richard is that he never, ever, self censored. He was willing be full of crap most of the time. It's an essential part of the process, but most people don't like to look "silly" so they hold back.
"Here's my idea."
"Here's where it's wrong."
"Oh, *THANK* you!"
That's the way it's supposed to work.
Commercial "science" almost always turns into a political issue of some sort. They're there to promote a concept. Not to find the truth.
It stinks.
KFG