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Intel Launches DRM-Enabled CPUs for Phones and Handhelds
squidfrog writes "AP reports, 'The next generation of Intel Corp. microprocessors for cell phones and handheld computers will, for the first time, include hard-wired security features that can enforce copy protection and help prevent hackers from wreaking havoc on wireless networks.' Or more ominously, 'The same technology also can be used to ensure that content such as music or movies is used in a way dictated by the copyright holder. A purchased song, for instance, would not play unless it's sure that it's authorized and running on secure hardware.'" Intel has a press release.
The key here, to not get bent all out of shape, is to understand that copyright holders have the right to dictate how their IP is used. If you buy a song, and use it in accordence to the agrement that you purchased it's use under, you should have no problems. On the other hand, if you buy it for your own use, then use some flawed logic to give it away to all your friends, well, that ain't going to fly. This is as it should be.
"Who are in control, they are not in control of anything - they don't even control themselves!" - Glen Beck
So, now they gonna try to sell their sh*t under the excuse of "security" issues?
Oh, this is just too cute...!
???? Oh no, I've lost my dignity because I listen to a band made up of 3 talented and gifted musicians who have been writing/performing/producing excelent music for the last 30 odd years, and are still going strong. Rush rocks.