I would be surprised if Apple didn't demand that AT&&T make unlimited data a manadory requirement to carrying the phone. Phone companies vary in price but every phone typically has data packages as secondary options. People who don't realize the data usage might be high refuse the purchase and pay for the kilobyte transfer or buy reduced programs, earning the carriers extra money for overages. Presuming that data transfer will be high on the iPhone, Apple thought to stem off complaints by removing the option.
I cannot imagine why the people overseeing the DVD/CSS rules think this is a good idea. CSS protection has been compromised for some time. Software is readily available outside the limited jurisdiction of the people charged with enforcing these rules. In an effort to stifle innovation and creative new uses for the existing technology and thereby keep it relevant for a few more years, the DVD folks have decided to dissuade people new to the format from pursuing it. Perhaps the DVD brain trust decided that downloaded content, readily available/affordable storage, and new formats are just not a big enough threat yet.
Personally, I cannot wait for the first class action lawsuit against the copyright protection clans when people decide that media failure prevents them from continued enjoyment of their purchase. After all, the industry wants us to feel entitled to only the plastic and bumpy film not its content...
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I would be surprised if Apple didn't demand that AT&&T make unlimited data a manadory requirement to carrying the phone. Phone companies vary in price but every phone typically has data packages as secondary options. People who don't realize the data usage might be high refuse the purchase and pay for the kilobyte transfer or buy reduced programs, earning the carriers extra money for overages. Presuming that data transfer will be high on the iPhone, Apple thought to stem off complaints by removing the option.
I cannot imagine why the people overseeing the DVD/CSS rules think this is a good idea. CSS protection has been compromised for some time. Software is readily available outside the limited jurisdiction of the people charged with enforcing these rules. In an effort to stifle innovation and creative new uses for the existing technology and thereby keep it relevant for a few more years, the DVD folks have decided to dissuade people new to the format from pursuing it. Perhaps the DVD brain trust decided that downloaded content, readily available/affordable storage, and new formats are just not a big enough threat yet. Personally, I cannot wait for the first class action lawsuit against the copyright protection clans when people decide that media failure prevents them from continued enjoyment of their purchase. After all, the industry wants us to feel entitled to only the plastic and bumpy film not its content...