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Longhorn's Copy Protection Standard
hype7 writes "The Register is reporting that Microsoft have attempted to force a last-minute CD protection standard on the recording industry in order to ship it in Longhorn. From the article: "Any such deal would see Microsoft support 'an industry-wide copy control platform' built in to its next-generation Longhorn operating system, with the computer giant instructing labels that the compatible secure CDs must contain additional multimedia content, such as bonus tracks, 'as a quid pro quo for adding effective [DRM] into the consumer experience'". It looks like everyone except the consumer is going to win on this one - Microsoft controls the secure format, the RIAA gets a secure format, and the consumer loses all their rights for the "quid pro quo" of a bonus track."
In other news, Microsoft to offer computer training packages on Herding Cats.
Seems there was something within the last month where Microsoft's Windows Media advances on big media content were spurned.
"We're calling together a representative coalition of the industry to plan a possible meeting to discuss whether further consideration of your offer is necessary. Not that we're worried about you getting a cut of our cut, but we're all insane with greed and want to be sure we don't let anyone dictate our destiny to us in the same way we have for decades to consumers. Now if you'll excuse me I have several new acts to screw, I mean, negotiate standard industry contracts with."
A feeling of having made the same mistake before: Deja Foobar
All this crippling of Windows takes a lot of time. Besdies, DRM is much better than WinFS.
.. all mentioned in the same article?
Whoa, let the flamefest commence!
From reading Slashdot it looks like the entire world is using Linux with occasional Mac OS here and there. Microsoft will impact that tiny market share it controls, the rest will just rely on realiable and highly compatible Mandrake 10.
Only one copy protection mechanism to overcome, and then it's time to go back to freely backing up you data again.
...the more star systems will slip through your fingers.
There is always another way to rip the audio from CDs. So Microsoft builds copy protection into their OS. Who cares. It wont stop me from making backups of my CDs.
-=Prock=-
Cause it'll have cool shiney icons and menus that go "swooosshhh"!
"Leo Fender was in a 'state of grace' when he designed the Stratocaster." -- Paul Reed Smith
Yes, by the time LongHorn comes out humans will have evolved beyond actually hearing sounds and instead have music telepathically beamed into our brains via a quantum computer net that exists in hyperspace.
"Leo Fender was in a 'state of grace' when he designed the Stratocaster." -- Paul Reed Smith
"I love being screwed."
Well, I would hope you do...
Some copy-protected audio discs are causing Mac OS computers to start to a gray screen. In some cases, the discs will not easily eject from the computer.
And that is why god invented the paper clip. Which then went on to be idolized in Microsoft Office, which in turn caused people so much anguish that they took their own lives, therefore bringing them closer to god. Or something like that...
Where does Microsoft expect us to install that long horn?
I don't see where I'm getting any kind of benefit from their plan.
Well, if you're going to migrate before longhorn comes out, I suggest you wait for Mandrake 15.1. I have a feeling that's going to be a good distro. Then again, SuSE 14.5 should be good too. I hope kernel 4.6.8.1 is going to be all it's cracked up to be though.
Who'll be buying *Windows* when LongHorn comes out?
"Lawyers are for sucks."
- Doug McKenzie
I know mine does!...I mean...I know this guy...er...
*buying* is the keyword for most desktop users.
All your digital rights are belong to us...
Busy aligning my non-linear thoughts.
...I don't think I've ever really said it, but I hate Microsoft. Not in a flaming way, I just plain hate them.
The preceding message was based on actual events. Only the names, locations and events have been changed.
I, for one, am looking forward to the Duke Nukem Forever soundtrack.
Like neocons, some mod's can't take criticism and need to silence dissent. Q.E.D.
God I hope so! I was worried for a second!
Ascalante: Your bride is over 3,000 years old.
Kull: She told me she was 19!
I won't.
I'm perfectly happy with Windows for Workgroups 3.11. It's windows--with networking.
Well obviously...
1. Add Germany to the "Axis of Evil"
2. "Liberate" the Germans from their "anti-American" (read:anti-corporate America) government
3. Write the DMCA into Germany's new constitution.
4. Accept suitcases of money from the RIAA.
Sounds about as enticing as losing a dental plan for a keg of beer.
Dental plan.
Lisa needs braces.
Dental plan.
Lisa needs braces.
Dental plan.
Lisa needs braces.
Bonus track.
Lisa need fair use.
Bonus track.
Lisa need fair use.
Bonus track.
Lisa need fair use.
RIAA: We like to screw customers?
M$: How so?
RIAA: We used to enforce $20 a music CD throughout the entire 90s.
M$: That's nothing. We make people pay subscriptions for life.
RIAA: Yes, but we enforce $20 over products we don't produce.
M$: Damn that's good. But ours include holes for viruses and spyware. So people will spend more money.
RIAA: Well, our music CDs will soon be unlistenable because we will change format. They will have to buy the music again.
M$: Yes, we can arrest people for stealing our software.
RIAA: Please, we have already arrested a grandmother, a single parent on welfare, and a 5 year old.
M$: You are my idol.
What color Magic Marker will defeat this round of copy-protection?
Windows user!
/.?
er...
Theif!
er... wait a second, which one is the bad one on
Mooooooooooo!
Why not? It works for over 90% of computer users.
Slow down, cowboy! It has been 4 hours since you last posted. You must wait another few hours.
What if those older OS's become illegal to use?
Note to future DMCA enforcers : When you come to collect my illegal OS I suggest you wear kevlar and bring a big pile of medics. You will ultimately win and you will eventually take my illegal OS, but the cost to do so will be very high.
Excessive forking causes un-wanted children.
Make it seven figures and you have a deal.
MS probably won't be knocking on my door any time soon. :o)
You mean "cents", I'm sure. The RIAA wants everyone's common cents for their bank account. Just a few cents per person per day.
You misspelled country.
" They want something easy, and formula - like Jessica Simpson"
Could be worse...they might listen to her uglier, less talented sister Ashley...oh...wait