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Originally Posted by markbot
Look at the music industry. MP3 has greatly reduced music sales and hurt many people. There is also probably much less innovation there as well.
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I am not going to reiterate everything already said but here is a thought:
MP3 can be purchased at greatly reduced prices compared to say a CD or other form of recording (I am old enough to still have a record collection). My question is, is this a reduction in the price of the MP3 or the marketplace setting a price they are prepared to pay for the product?
I have a young nephew who will look at the music and movie sites and has a clear idea in his mind about what he thinks is a fair price and what isn't - if its overpriced in his mind he won't purchase.
We are seeing a change in how we all purchase and have goods delivered. Traditional marketplaces like those serviced by the record companies and publishers are changing and evolving. The traditional companies need to embrace these new channels or face extinction. DRM is just a ploy to try to hang on to some old, useless DNA.
Pev
PS I own a software and services business and we provide all of pur product copy protection (drm) free to enable our clients to manage their business and supply chain. If we don't offer them the service they requrie they can easily take our products (may include source) and use another supplier.