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Old 03-22-2009, 12:31 PM   #19
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Originally Posted by pshrynk View Post
I'm going to toss in a quote from the Moderators' Forum that I made that gave me the idea for this thread:


I think that the whole DRM/no DRM debate is really discussing quite the wrong thing. I feel that DRM is a solution to an antique problem and that what is needed is a newer solution. One that does not rely on the concept of "owning" something by holding it in your hands.

First of all define exactly why there is a perceived need for DRM....

...is it to stop piracy....
...is it to ensure copyright relates back to the author....
...is it a mechanism whereby a user is 'locked' in....

The first 2 I agree with, the last is my only concern and that becomes an issue of 'restriction of personal rights'.
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