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Originally Posted by anappo
The idea of DRM / copy protection of digital objects is -not- new. In software, many schemes have been tried. For 30+ years. If we had a solution that would be applicable on e-books, we'd tell you. Honest!
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I'm just saying that doesn't make it impossible... just not done yet.
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Originally Posted by Shaggy
That is false. It is not possible for DRM to provide useful security. The reason people dismiss DRM out of hand is because not only do the present systems not work well, but it is impossible for such a system to work. The whole idea of DRM was an invention of people who do not understand how cryptography works.
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lot of people don't know how cryptography works. But companies like Adobe and Microsoft can demonstrate effective DRM systems every day, as well as the cable TV industry and your local supermarket. Remember, it doesn't have to be 100% perfect. It only has to make it more trouble than it is worth to break, for the majority of people (IOW, easier to just buy).