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Yes, RealNetworks exec argues at LinuxWorld, pointing out that commercial makers of the OS are open to tech like FairPlay and PlaysForSure. But the Free Software Foundation Europe countered this claim on Thursday, saying consumers have made it clear that they do not want digital rights management, or DRM, restricting their use of digital media.
Jeff Ayars, a vice president at RealNetworks, said in a talk at LinuxWorld here Tuesday that if Linux does not offer support for DRM, people will not be able to run restricted digital content on the operating system, which will damage its success in the consumer market.
"The consequences of Linux not supporting DRM would be that fixed-purpose consumer electronics and Windows PCs would be the sole entertainment platforms available," Ayars said. "Linux would be further relegated to use in servers and business computers, since it would not be providing the multimedia technologies demanded by consumers."
I say no way - I do not want the music industry telling me what I can do with my computer.
Keep linux drm free! they can have their drm music and put it where the music doesn't play.
I can see the point of drm but not as a business model - it suppose to be used for the user and securing their information - not for some stupid songs so some middle man can get rich quick.
Linux as it is represents a fairly significant threat to some corporations plans. It's more or less uncontrollable, it's based on sharing and peer review, it's about everyone having access regardless of their financial status.
No wonder then that certain elements would like to see Linux dragged into the same dismal arena of fear, subscription and suspicion that MS occupies.
And yes, I agree, absolutely no DRM thankyou. Ever.
I've yet to meet someone who thinks that DRM is anything other than a corporate license to control the market.
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Keep linux drm free! they can have their drm music and put it where the music doesn't play.
I can see the point of drm but not as a business model - it suppose to be used for the user and securing their information - not for some stupid songs so some middle man can get rich quick.