Microsoft to end usage of DRM

[Supreme2k]

In a surprising turn of events, Microsoft has stopped the use of DRM.


http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2006/mar06/03-30MCCP.mspx

In a press conference held yesterday, David Ivey, Head of Microsoft Content Management Division said that the software giant will no longer rely on its often disparaged system of locking down its media content. DRM, or Digital Rights Management, is special code in media files which allows limited viewing only on authorized machines. Ivey had this to say about the controversial move:
"Microsoft has always been at the forefront of providing digital media for the next generation of computer systems and beyond. We feel that, in attempting to thwart piracy, we have inadvertently hindered the use of digital media by our valued, legitimate customers. We have chosen to use other avenues in the war against piracy that will not hinder or alienate our true customer base."
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[MOVIEGEEK]

Got me!

[FulciLives]

Hardy har har ... April Fools to all

[waheed]

Hardy har har ... April Fools to all

Thats what I thought, then why is the article dated 30 March and not 1 April (2 days earlier).

[MOVIEGEEK]

Last years April Fools joke was classic,where Baldrick made it mandatory to get a paid subscription.

[Faustus]

You mean you've not noticed yet? WOW

[offline]

I could not see anything else but then (DOH!).... hahahaha VERY Sneaky!

Baldrick should leave it for a few days, if you see it don't post, just PM the mods & we will put you on the list.

[MackemX]

I could not see anything else but then (DOH!).... hahahaha VERY Sneaky!

Baldrick should leave it for a few days, if you see it don't post, just PM the mods & we will put you on the list.

PM me please and tell me what I'm missing if I'm missing anything as I think I missed it