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Originally Posted by OtterBooks
are there particulars about software based DRM that could be changed that would mitigate the concerns of those opposed to it in its current form, while satisfying those who feel that active management of IP is necessary and serves the greater good? Or is it an all-or-nothing issue?
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Not really: it adds to the cost, and does nothing but inconvenience users. Even if you accept the case that active management of IP serves the greater good (whether necessary or not) the simple fact that DRM does not and cannot work makes any changes moot.