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Zune DRM Cracked

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the that-took-a-bit-longer-than-epected dept.

An anonymous reader noted that Zune Scene is reporting that the Zune DRM has been cracked with software now available that strips the DRM from Zune Marketplace tracks and those shared with WiFi.

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  1. Like all digital restrictions, it's a con. by twitter · · Score: 0, Troll

    The difference with the Zune's DRM is that it effectively allows music "rentals" through WiFi sharing. People can "squirt" each other a song then remove the DRM, effectively getting the song for free. Not much different than pirating off of p2p networks, but it does mean Microsoft has created an incredibly effective piracy device.

    A 20 foot radius sharing device is more effective than the internet? You might as well just carry a USB drive and swap that way.

    This is a con as old as M$'s involvement in digital music players that has yet to sell players. Do you know anyone who's gotten their rented music out of a Dell Jukebox or any other "Plays for Sure" player? I don't. At the same time I do know people who have programs that share their iPod by wireless and P2P offers anyone whatever they want if they don't just go and get legal, free music.

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    Friends don't help friends install M$ junk.