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The problem with standardized DRM implementations is that once they're released, they can't be modified (unless a single entity controls the whole ecosystem, a la Apple). This is actually great for the consumer: consider that CSS and AACS are both cracked, and you can free your media content to play on any device you like, including Linux-based devices and those that don't pay in to the system, or are too old for the standard.]]>Sep 15th 2008 1:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/13/digital-entertainment-content-ecosystem-the-drm-of-the-future/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/13/digital-entertainment-content-ecosystem-the-drm-of-the-future/Sep 13th 2008 8:47PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/13/digital-entertainment-content-ecosystem-the-drm-of-the-future/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/13/digital-entertainment-content-ecosystem-the-drm-of-the-future/Sep 14th 2008 2:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/13/digital-entertainment-content-ecosystem-the-drm-of-the-future/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/13/digital-entertainment-content-ecosystem-the-drm-of-the-future/
One other thing that has me thinking... What is the significance of Best Buy being a member of this consortium? I'd be far more concerned about the electronic manufacturers and content providers being on the same page.

And, as mentioned above, if Best Buy is integral to this plan, then there are many other companies that need to be on board, like Wal-Mart and Target.]]>Sep 13th 2008 10:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/13/digital-entertainment-content-ecosystem-the-drm-of-the-future/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/13/digital-entertainment-content-ecosystem-the-drm-of-the-future/
Apple needs to be in due to Itunes not as a hardware manufacturer. But they likely never will be. They like their hardware and software systems closed and locked down, so they can derive the most profit.]]>Sep 14th 2008 2:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/13/digital-entertainment-content-ecosystem-the-drm-of-the-future/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/13/digital-entertainment-content-ecosystem-the-drm-of-the-future/Sep 14th 2008 12:14AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/13/digital-entertainment-content-ecosystem-the-drm-of-the-future/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/13/digital-entertainment-content-ecosystem-the-drm-of-the-future/
If they really are building out an industry platform with proper key management then that's a massive leap forward. The devil is in the details of course. I wonder if they'd be better off junking DRM entirely and using watermarking to depress content sharing.]]>Sep 14th 2008 5:12AM