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UCB Researchers Critique DRM, Compulsory Licensing

Posted by timothy on from the problem-is-compulsion dept.

An anonymous reader writes " In this paper, Berkeley researchers critique a host of cockamamie DRM schemes, and they also question the compulsory licensing approach recently being promoted by the EFF. They get into some of the practical details about compulsory licensing that no one else seems to be talking about like technical feasibility, incentives to cheat, monitoring for compliance, efficiency of collection and distribution of funds, privacy, fair use, feasibility of legal enforcement... Anyway, it's worth a read and is a useful contribution to the debate, whatever side you're on. "

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  1. YRO? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    You have no rights online!

  2. I got one DRM system that's ... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    ...worked well for 30+ years.

    UNIX File Permissions.

  3. I haven't read the article by tarquin_fim_bim · · Score: 2, Funny

    Because I refuse to use proprietry file formats. So, I shall refrain from passing uninformed comment on this senseless drivel. Please don't let that stop anyone else though.

    1. Re:I haven't read the article by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

      Don't try and bring your so-called "facts" into this.

    2. Re:I haven't read the article by tarquin_fim_bim · · Score: 2, Funny

      Microsoft establishes standards
      And what high standards they are too.

    3. Re:I haven't read the article by AdEbh · · Score: 2, Funny

      That has to be one of the worst cases of trolling I've ever seen. The trick is to be subtle, to make it not look like your trolling.

      Bringing MS into a discussion that has nothing to do with MS is a bit of a give away.

      Try again and this time remember subtle

      -Alex

  4. You mean I actually need to read? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    Dude, this thing is like 5 and a half pages before the bibliography, and all of that is actually well-considered and thought out, which means it takes a long time to read. As an average slashdotter, being asked to read the article before trying to express my ill-thought-out-opinions seems unreasonable. That involves actual thinking and effort. Couldn't you give us, like, a sound bite in the story blurb next time that we could misinterpret and fight about? Has Microsoft said anything stupid on this subject lately?

  5. Yes, by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    but is that UCB full speed or high speed?

  6. DNA imprinted DRM Keys & the like by felonious · · Score: 2, Funny

    Why don't we just cut the shit and agree to be impregnated by a hairy ape, last name Wadd, with a genetically altered genome with the following genetic content which is sponsored in part by the RIAA and MPAA...

    Here's what's included with the DNA which is actually RNA but hey you don't need no stinkin' virus protection...but if you do Symantec has a new cyberoranistic based anti-virii protection available in subscription form with no pop-ups...

    Ok the list

    Chromosomes with anti-hackable, DRM enhanced, 128 bit encrypted, user-imprinted mac address.
    (Helps to track you to each bit of legal and illegal content you download)

    Nuclei with embedded GPS technology of which you can be tracked in case you violate any MDC (multi-death corporation('s) (TM)) DRM schemes.

    MS passport login access to your DNA w/ hotmail email account

    Cell based DRM punishment devices with MS WinX86 based cytoplasm which, if you are found to be in possesion of copyrighted music, Nsync, etc., will start a downward spiral on a cellular level. This CLE (cellular level event (TM)) will render your muscles useless until a DRM agent is dispatched to your house, found via the nuclei embedded GPS and swipes his/her keycard down your ass. After the agent has cleaned his/her keycard and you have been B-Swiped (TM) the agent will unlock your CLE (TM) event in progress and send you off to jail.

    All of this of course is done in the end user's best interest to better serve the end user's experience.

    The enhanced DNA and all other parts of said DNA are built on the .net platform and .gif.exe, & .pdf.vbs languages of which are the most secure and impenetrable as demonstrated IRL especially when using dual extensions.

    Remember as we continue to innovate and create the best user experience we will need to constantly patch the underlying system with updates that will make it all better.

    DRM is for the user, by the user, and it is the future. Accept it and live a long productive life. There is no spoon....

    --
    You aren't free to do anything, until you've lost everything.