We already have proprietary solutions such as Windows Media DRM (already spreading all over the world), we have one standardized solution OMA DRM v2 (www.openmobilealliance.com) pushed by at least 200 IT companies, but rejected by the GSM Association due to patent issues (Philips and Sony mainly). The specifications are publicly available.
We use to have a RealNetworks solution and a Sony solution.
And we have the Apple's solution.
Ok, what's next to ensure that the market will be even more fragmented?
An open source DRM leaded by Sun...
Slashdot Mirror
We already have proprietary solutions such as Windows Media DRM (already spreading all over the world), we have one standardized solution OMA DRM v2 (www.openmobilealliance.com) pushed by at least 200 IT companies, but rejected by the GSM Association due to patent issues (Philips and Sony mainly). The specifications are publicly available. We use to have a RealNetworks solution and a Sony solution. And we have the Apple's solution. Ok, what's next to ensure that the market will be even more fragmented? An open source DRM leaded by Sun...
The OT Ultra is smaller and very easy to use just for a quick check. The ultimate tool should be able to work without any puncture needed...