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Originally Posted by sirmaru
Steam has solved the problem for games. There is NO DRM on their games. You can backup your game but it cannot run unless you receive an unlock file linked to your PC from Steam.
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Steam IS the DRM.
Unlock file? Steam uses online authorization, and the "offline mode" is rudimentary and usually doesn't work for more than two weeks, then you have to online-authorize your game(s) again. Most of the games do not work without the Steam software running, either. This is about as restrictive as it can be, and if this ever comes for books, I'll have bought the last book.
Furthermore, if you ever have any payment disputes with Valve/Steam, they lock you out from ALL of your purchases. In fact, Steam's ToS very clearly states that you are subscribing to the games, and that this subscription can be cancelled at any time. You're renting games at the full retail price.