Robert Snyder wrote:
> On 4/24/06, Tina Gasperson <tinahdee@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> So, is DRM the end of the road for Linux on the desktop? I mean, if
>> we're not willing to accept DRM, what is the alternative for people
>> who want to be able to download/stream mainstream movies, music, and
>> other content? Is there an alternative to DRM that will enable that?
>
>
<snip>
> DRM
> keeps you from stealing. so in pratical sense is simply keeping people from
> doing illegal activities.
Digital Restrictions Management fails in every respect at preventing
profitable copyright infringement.
Further, it isn't theft. It's copyright infringment.
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