http://www.geekamongus.com/2010/01/28/defective-by-design/ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:37:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://www.geekamongus.com/2010/01/28/defective-by-design/comment-page-1/#comment-8508 will Sun, 31 Jan 2010 14:57:48 +0000 http://www.geekamongus.com/?p=415#comment-8508 I hear what you are saying, but if it weren't for the fact that the recording industry had another record-breaking year of profits (I'll find the link and post it later), I would be more sympathetic. I hear what you are saying, but if it weren’t for the fact that the recording industry had another record-breaking year of profits (I’ll find the link and post it later), I would be more sympathetic.

]]> http://www.geekamongus.com/2010/01/28/defective-by-design/comment-page-1/#comment-8506 dbcooper Sun, 31 Jan 2010 13:43:53 +0000 http://www.geekamongus.com/?p=415#comment-8506 Well there's always an argument to be had on all things, and DRM certainly has caused some heck raising. I can't stand it either, but I understand it (to a degree). I believe in paying your coders, musicians, artist etc. for any work they do (unless they are giving it away on purpose). FOSS is great! However, DRM isn't protecting FOSS, it's protecting rights of the persons that created the content even if created with FOSS. In other words, if I write a book (and starve the entire time) and even if I use Linux etc. to write it, when it comes time to publish (ebook etc), I want to be payed for each book. You wouldn't (normally) work all week long, then NOT expect a paycheck on payday. I agree on NOT using DRM to prevent me from letting my Wife use the content etc. but I've not had an issue with that yet. Remember, we the people, caused DRM to come about. At least Apple has moved more towards Open Source than MS in their OS and the iPad is conforming to the ePub standards (open source software), even if they do add a DRM layer to the eBooks (pushed by the publishers). You have to admit, Apples goodies are sexy and fun to use though. ;0) Well there’s always an argument to be had on all things, and DRM certainly has caused some heck raising. I can’t stand it either, but I understand it (to a degree). I believe in paying your coders, musicians, artist etc. for any work they do (unless they are giving it away on purpose). FOSS is great! However, DRM isn’t protecting FOSS, it’s protecting rights of the persons that created the content even if created with FOSS. In other words, if I write a book (and starve the entire time) and even if I use Linux etc. to write it, when it comes time to publish (ebook etc), I want to be payed for each book. You wouldn’t (normally) work all week long, then NOT expect a paycheck on payday. I agree on NOT using DRM to prevent me from letting my Wife use the content etc. but I’ve not had an issue with that yet. Remember, we the people, caused DRM to come about. At least Apple has moved more towards Open Source than MS in their OS and the iPad is conforming to the ePub standards (open source software), even if they do add a DRM layer to the eBooks (pushed by the publishers). You have to admit, Apples goodies are sexy and fun to use though. ;0)

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