Comments on: MPAA: ‘We want consumers to have content whenever and wherever they want’

By: meyou123

meyou123 — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 +0000

Well if they DO put all their eggs into one DRM basket….I think it would then be really easy for someone to crack it and then distribute the crack. Then their DRM would be broken and everyone would enjoy it anyway.

By: mountain_rage

mountain_rage — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 +0000

Well that is and isn’t true meyou the days of unchangeable drm is starting to change as all new media products are being connected to the internet. Media companies did this specifically to allow for updates in the event of a security breach as well as to monitor that your files are legit. There are however times when a master crack is found in which the hole is too big to patch.

This is actually the first good news I have seen for consumers as it would finally allow for cross communication across devices the problem I do see however is that they will probably try to sell you content multiple times and limit your transfers.

By: soulxtc

soulxtc — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 +0000

Well maybe but limiting transfers how? I mean would they say alright tv to portbale but no portable to TV? I think it will only be a good thing because you know it’ll be cracked eventually.

By: Gamer8585

Gamer8585 — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 +0000

Is this man clinically stupid????

DRM and convenience are diametrically opposed BECAUSE DRM IS SUPPOSEDED TO LIMIT WHAT A PERSON CAN DO WITH CONTENT TO PREVENT COPYING!

The biggest problem with DRM is that once its cracked by someone (and it will be cracked) copies can be made of the content. Once one copy is made it multiplies like a virus on viagra throughout net. It only takes one copy to go digital.

One DRM standard for all=everything being opened by pirates until the standard changes.

He might as well just ask for open-source DRM….Dumbass.

By: meyou123

meyou123 — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 +0000

@mountian_range….yeah they certianly are TRYING to prevent people from cracks by connecting to the net to update but if they insist it MUST be connected someone could possibly sue if they don’t have an internet connection and are denied access to the product they purchase (you should not have to be on the net to play a high definition DVD for example)…or if they have a very slow connection and the same thing happens.

Not everyone has broadband so I think a judge would not take a kind look at products that force consumers to have an internet connection.

But be that as it may….even IF they somehow force updates…look at what happened with windows XP and Windows Vista…..available on the net in many different flavors for absolutely FREE. And THOSE do have a internet connection option….but they also allow for telephone activation……I think if they could have gotten away with it Microsoft would have had internet ONLY activation….but that is not the case so far.

By: mountain_rage

mountain_rage — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 +0000

Good point meyou I guess we will just have to wait and see dumber laws have been passed to allow such consumer whoring measures.

By: PM Harper

PM Harper — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 +0000

They finally realised that “If you can’t beat em join em” but try to regulate it… We’ll see!

By: soulxtc

soulxtc — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 +0000

When it comes down to it portability and increased content selection can only be a good thing irregardless of DRM or “lock-in” features that may be incorporated. It cant be any worse than it is now.

By: meyou123

meyou123 — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 +0000

Well before it is going to become mainstream…the DRM will have to go no two ways about it.

A lot of people are holding off because of it and high prices. Both will have to be adressed and both taken care of.

But it is a step in the right direction.

By: Zoness

Zoness — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 +0000

It will be cracked no doubt about it but if its less of a nuisence thats cool.