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Is here; http://www.number-10.gov.uk/output/Page11020.asp The Gower report recommends a "format shift" exception should be introduced, to allow consumers to move content between formats by 2008. I don't believe this is practical/possible with current technology, whilst maintaining an "effective" DRM system. Either I can transfer the data to the media of my choice, or I can't, digital systems don't allow for a "maybe". Unless by "limited", they mean "won't work". I'm all for allowing "format shifting", but I'll take a bet that recommendation never makes it to law in a meaningful way. Specifically I won't be able to view/user DRM material already purchased on a novel computer operating system, with a novel media format (say better compression), without paying additional fees, breaking the law, or other unforeseen issues. DRM - As much innovation in computing as the content publishers will allow, and no more.
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