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Originally Posted by sianon
Bob, I have no idea how to edit it out of the file and nor would a lot of users. It stops as much illegal copying as more intrusive DRM. The people who will illegally distribute content will do so regardless of what DRM is used. This method at least does not inconvenience the honest user.
Karen
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I agree with you. But, it also doesn't do anything to stop a hacker from "sharing" the file sans the name in it.
My point is, DRM doesn't work. So, I was proposing an "alternative" to DRM which would try to raise the awareness. As Steve Jordan said, the Copyright notice does that... however, it is not in your face nor does it require any type of acknowledgment that you have read it and agree to it. Even if my idea is a "token" accepetence it would be non-obtrusive, each to implement, good for the customer.
There have been several apps that I have downloaded, thinking they were free, and when the installer presented it's "This is NOT free software, you can try it for 30 days"... etc. I did not install it and went elsewhere. Or, I knew if I really wanted it that I would have to buy it.
BOb