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Phoenix Bios to Incorporate DRM

Posted by michael on from the goodbye-free-software dept.

defishguy writes "Extreme Tech is reporting that Phoenix Technologies is shopping a DRM-capable BIOS to OEMS. Reportedly the BIOS with DRM enabled allows for software to be tracked and traced from one PC to another." See also this older story about AMI.

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  1. Treat it like a Phoenix by burgburgburg · · Score: 5, Funny
    Burn it and see if it is magically reborn better then it was.

    If not, the name was inappropriate.

  2. DRM Enabled by Gr33nNight · · Score: 4, Funny

    Ah, something else to disable in the BIOS the first time I boot up.

    1. Re:DRM Enabled by mobets · · Score: 4, Funny

      Too bad there isn't a [-1 SHHHHHHHH!] moderation. we realy need to hide these kinds of reminders. ;)

      --

      It was me, I did it, I moved your cheese
  3. "Initial customer feedback ... by burgburgburg · · Score: 5, Funny
    "Initial customer feedback from the entertainment industry in general has been very favorable," Eades added.

    Oh, glorious day. I was so concerned that our new entertainment industry overlords would be displeased.

  4. Most obvious quote ever by teamhasnoi · · Score: 4, Funny
    "Initial customer feedback from the entertainment industry in general has been very favorable," Eades added.

    If I was Jack or Hillary, I would have already gone through 3 pairs of underwear today.

    (Note: not because of bowel control problems - that's reserved for Steve Jobs)