DRM has it's place, but the real problem is that the legal system doesn't understand technology.
What should be focused on is a watermarking system for downloadable content that identifies the purchaser. Then use that to be more able to go after those who provide the content illegally, because that is the big problem. Most people do not fully understand what is or is not under copyright, but those who are supplying the original media should know wether or not theirs is under such restrictions.
DRM does nothing to stop piracy, only slows it down. It is really only good for self-destructing rentals. "Locks only keep out honest people."
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DRM has it's place, but the real problem is that the legal system doesn't understand technology.
What should be focused on is a watermarking system for downloadable content that identifies the purchaser. Then use that to be more able to go after those who provide the content illegally, because that is the big problem. Most people do not fully understand what is or is not under copyright, but those who are supplying the original media should know wether or not theirs is under such restrictions.
DRM does nothing to stop piracy, only slows it down. It is really only good for self-destructing rentals. "Locks only keep out honest people."