I would agree with Linus' statement that there is nothing wrong with DRM. From a non-political point it makes since. Java allows signed applets, and webstart clients. This just provides the user with a way to determine if the code is okay or not.
However I feel that if DRM is allowed to be implemented that M$ will skew us all forcing the hardware developers to only allow their signature. The idea is fine, and actually good, but the implementation will be like the US government. A good idea, but when money gets involved the jerks come out of the woodwork to skew everything.
my $.02
-Shawn
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I would agree with Linus' statement that there is nothing wrong with DRM. From a non-political point it makes since. Java allows signed applets, and webstart clients. This just provides the user with a way to determine if the code is okay or not. However I feel that if DRM is allowed to be implemented that M$ will skew us all forcing the hardware developers to only allow their signature. The idea is fine, and actually good, but the implementation will be like the US government. A good idea, but when money gets involved the jerks come out of the woodwork to skew everything. my $.02 -Shawn