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Re: usefulness of source

  • Subject: Re: usefulness of source
  • From: Bill Northcott <email@hidden>
  • Date: Sat, 25 Feb 2006 11:42:03 +1100
Following my last post I was directed by Mac Network News to this piece by ex-apple executive Mike Evangelist:
http://writersblocklive.com/part-156

Just have a look at the agreement he references. The keys which control all access to this 'new' (recycled) content expire in maximum of 18 months. If you or your hardware supplier have not been 'good boys' and kept paying your dues, then your equipment and all the content you thought you had purchased will just expire!

Notice that many large computer and consumer electronics companies are part of this scheme including Dell, HP, Philips, Sony (of the hidden rootkits) and Pioneer. Notice there are conspicuous outsiders - Apple and LG spring immediately to mind. Apple is the only company with a significant current business based on digital content. They have a compelling need to be awfully careful right now. You can be sure that if Apple leaked vital source code enabling these controls to be circumvented, they would be cut off at the knees. LG is already in court for having made it too easy for its users to disable CSS and Macrovision on their DVD players.

It seems Mike's idea of a total boycott is appropriate. I am planning to get a small flat panel TV, Philips just dropped off my list of favoured brands and LG shot to the top. Buy from the people who are not members of this alliance to defraud you.

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