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Old 11-06-2008, 02:23 PM   #240
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Originally Posted by bill_mchale View Post
There is really no compelling argument for DRM that is based in reality (i.e., if it actually could stop pirating copies, that might be legitimate).
DRM has never been about preventing pirating or protecting copyrights though. That's what the publishers claim it's for, but it's completely ineffective for that purpose. The real reason for DRM is for generating additional revenue by artificially limiting consumer rights.
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