Woz on Open Source, DRM

destinyland writes "Steve Wozniak just weighed in on DRM, saying "it doesn't make much sense if these things are going to have DRM forever." In this great new interview, he complains that even now, only six songs on his iTunes playlist are DRM-free. He applauds the Open Source Movement, saying "it's very honorable and it's very good for the customers." He's even considering publishing the hand-written code for the Apple II as a manuscript. He's also surprisingly non-commital about the iPhone. ("Will word of mouth kill it or make it a hit? Who knows?") He also talks about his favorite pranks, and reveals that "the Secret Service read me my Miranda rights once.""

Comments

Re:Respect

[QunaLop]

The schwartz is a powerful force within all of us, one cannot ask whom it is, because it is a powerful base unit of the universe!

You have the ring, and I see your Schwartz is as big as mine. Let's see how well you handle it.

Re:Respect

[infestedsenses]

Not Woz though, nobody dislikes him.

Nobody except for Fake Steve Jobs, that is.

;)

Re:Respect

[Weedlekin]

"I would be surpised if Ellison was loved by anyone"

I've heard rumours that he's very popular with himself.

Re:And verily did he troubleshoot the lady's MacBo

[Jesus_666]

It's not a miracle. The guys in the store knew there was a customer with an easily troubleshootable problem coming, so they used the Woz Phone to call Woz. Woz then proceeded to press the secret button hidden in a bust of the last Pope (given to him by Henry Kissinger) to open the bookcase containing the sliding pole that leads to the Woz Cave. One short trip with the Wozmobile and a dose of Woz Instant Macbook Knowledge Pills later he was ready to solve her problem and the day. Those who were at the line will fondly remember the action-packed problem solving scene, complete with Diagnose! and Solve! captions appearing out of thin air.

Nanananananananananananana-- WOZMAN!


Yes, that is what goes as "funny" when you're sleep-deprived.