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BBC on DRM and Trusted Computing

Posted by timothy on from the whaddya-mean-ya-don't-trust-'em? dept.

distantbody writes "This BBC article by Bill Thompson is balanced and concise on the issues of DRM and 'Trusted Computing,' and offers some insights as to why such systems are the wrong path to follow for consumers and businesses alike. From the the article: 'We need to ensure that trusted computing remains under the control of the users and is not used to take away the freedoms we enjoy today ... the flexibility of copyright law is something that should be embraced and not taken away.'"

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  1. Re:BBC by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    As an American, I'd like to express my gratitude to the Fox News for being one of the most, if not THE most outstanding media organization in the world.

    I know they have their faults, but when they need to come through, they really come through, especially on matters of public interest.

    I for one welcome our new Fox News Overlords, in hopes that they will be a big ally in our struggle to further media distribution on the net.