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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'"
Will DRM stop stories about DRM?
"PressPass: Why doesn?t the board include government and industry representatives as well as academics? Ladd: Microsoft has other venues for input on security and privacy issues from government and industry." ----------- Translation: "Government and industry will be telling Microsoft what to do. This Board has no real function other than to legitimize and spin the decisions which have already been made by others."
Buzzwords? Why don't you give me a single example of a buzzword I used.
You hide behind cowardly and false accusations in attempt to draw attention away from the fact that you have no clue what's going on.
" 1. I have been an MCSE for years, I passed it in two months w.o even studying hard. My experience was all that was necessary."
MCSE is worthless, and you make that clear. I am ashamed to be an MCSE. I'll happily brag about my other certs, but I am literally ashamed to be an MCSE. Ashamed that I was almost as clueless as you once.
"2. I am not going to become an expert on this shat unless I need to use it. I happen to work for a living, and have many other things that I need to be an expert on right now."
You already said you needed something like this for your line of work. Hypocrite.
"3. You use all the right buzz words. You must be a consultant or a tinkerer. Go back to reading your subscription to Linux User and PC World magazines. Maybe you can learn more buzz words to throw around."
I didn't use any buzzwords. I guess instead of using the proper terminology I should dumb it down for you and say things like "Microsoft is using this math stuff that makes it hard to read a file unless you know your math real good."
The more you say, the dumber you sound.
Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. It's just that yours is stupid.