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Perhaps there should be a rule that all DRM schemes are open-source. That would make things interesting. On 2/21/07, Simon Waters <simon@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > 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. > > > -- > The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG > http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list > FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html > > > -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html