Hollywood To Steve Jobs: We Need Stronger DRM
techdirt.com — ....Jobs wants to make sure the DRM isn't too cumbersome. The idea that a downloaded movie can be shared on up to three iPods apparently pisses off the studios...........The fact that it's because they want the DRM to be even stricter suggests that they haven't learned a thing about the trouble the internet has caused them over the last decade. (Submitted by Optix42) More...
Steve Jobs on Music
apple.com — An interesting column written by Steve Jobs to shout out his thoughts on music. Does he talk about DRM? Yes. "The rub comes from the music Apple sells on its online iTunes Store. Since Apple does not own or control any music itself, it must license the rights to distribute music from others." Read the whole story it is interesting! (Submitted by vrikis) More...
Was Steve Jobs's blog on DRM a Pledge or a Prank? Find out by April 1.
defectivebydesign.com — One month ago, Steve Jobs pledged to ditch DRM on iTunes -- if only those mean major labels would untie his hands. Well, here are three things that you can ask Steve to do immediately to back his pledge. We'll send him your messages with a big thank you if he takes action -- or mark his April Fools joke by sending him a jesters hat if he doesn't. (Submitted by cmister) More...
Macrovision, the original DRM company, replies in open letter to Jobs
engadget.com — Fred Amoroso, CEO of Macrovision, the original DRM company whose fair use crippling technology dates back all the way to 1984 (no joke), Replies to Steve Jobs' "Thoughts on music". (Submitted by pranavchavda) More...
The slow death of DRM
theregister.co.uk — The DRM walls are crumbling. Earlier this week, Steve Jobs called on the major record labels to allow online music sales unfettered by digital rights management restrictions. Today, EMI is in negotiations with several digital music services to sell unprotected MP3s. Here is the long, sad history of DRM, and why we're better off without it. (Submitted by MrBabyMan) More...
Founder of Linspire responds to Steve Jobs' call for DRM-free music
michaelrobertson.com — Michael Robertson: "I read your open letter to the music industry and wanted to respond. It's great seeing the #1 DRM vendor in the world acknowledging that DRM is an issue. [...] I want to challenge you to take actions to bolster your words to insure you are genuine and your letter wasn't simply a deflection shield to escape government scrutiny." (Submitted by jrepin) More...
Steve Jobs and EMI to hold press conference Monday
macrumors.com — Apple's Steve Jobs and EMI Music Group will be holding a joint press conference on Monday in London. Late last week, MacRumors heard unconfirmed (at the time) rumblings that the announcement could be regarding the dropping of DRM in EMI iTunes tracks. Other possibilities include the Beatles entrance into digital music distribution. (Not a joke) (Submitted by longofest) More...
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