Longhorn's Copy Protection Standard 558
hype7 writes "The Register is reporting that Microsoft have attempted to force a last-minute CD protection standard on the recording industry in order to ship it in Longhorn. From the article: "Any such deal would see Microsoft support 'an industry-wide copy control platform' built in to its next-generation Longhorn operating system, with the computer giant instructing labels that the compatible secure CDs must contain additional multimedia content, such as bonus tracks, 'as a quid pro quo for adding effective [DRM] into the consumer experience'". It looks like everyone except the consumer is going to win on this one - Microsoft controls the secure format, the RIAA gets a secure format, and the consumer loses all their rights for the "quid pro quo" of a bonus track."
Other Initiatives... (Score:5, Funny)
In other news, Microsoft to offer computer training packages on Herding Cats.
Seems there was something within the last month where Microsoft's Windows Media advances on big media content were spurned.
"We're calling together a representative coalition of the industry to plan a possible meeting to discuss whether further consideration of your offer is necessary. Not that we're worried about you getting a cut of our cut, but we're all insane with greed and want to be sure we don't let anyone dictate our destiny to us in the same way we have for decades to consumers. Now if you'll excuse me I have several new acts to screw, I mean, negotiate standard industry contracts with."
No wonder they're dropping all the new features (Score:5, Funny)
'Microsoft' 'RIAA' and 'DRM'.. (Score:2, Funny)
Whoa, let the flamefest commence!
Who cares? (Score:0, Funny)
Just think.. (Score:5, Funny)
The more you tighten your grip, Tarkin... (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Just think.. (Score:5, Funny)
Please let Microsoft worry about your security concerns!
This will be a great day for music and fans of music everywhere!
I don't see the logic (Score:2, Funny)
Re:Ok... (Score:2, Funny)
Re:Who'll be buying CDs... (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Great (Score:5, Funny)
Well, I would hope you do...
Re:bad news for macintosh (Score:1, Funny)
And that is why god invented the paper clip. Which then went on to be idolized in Microsoft Office, which in turn caused people so much anguish that they took their own lives, therefore bringing them closer to god. Or something like that...
Bend over how far? (Score:2, Funny)
I don't see where I'm getting any kind of benefit from their plan.
Re:gored by longhorn (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Who'll be buying CDs... (Score:5, Funny)
Who'll be buying *Windows* when LongHorn comes out?
Re:Real copy protection would be great (Score:4, Funny)
Re:Who'll be buying CDs... (Score:3, Funny)
redundant ... but funny? (Score:2, Funny)
You know... (Score:2, Funny)
Re:Who'll be buying CDs... (Score:5, Funny)
I, for one, am looking forward to the Duke Nukem Forever soundtrack.
Cluelesser Mods (Score:0, Funny)
Microsoft controls the secure format?? (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Ok... (Score:1, Funny)
I'm perfectly happy with Windows for Workgroups 3.11. It's windows--with networking.
Re:What if it is outlawed? (Score:5, Funny)
1. Add Germany to the "Axis of Evil"
2. "Liberate" the Germans from their "anti-American" (read:anti-corporate America) government
3. Write the DMCA into Germany's new constitution.
4. Accept suitcases of money from the RIAA.
Quid Pro Quo? (Score:5, Funny)
Sounds about as enticing as losing a dental plan for a keg of beer.
Dental plan.
Lisa needs braces.
Dental plan.
Lisa needs braces.
Dental plan.
Lisa needs braces.
Bonus track.
Lisa need fair use.
Bonus track.
Lisa need fair use.
Bonus track.
Lisa need fair use.
True Story (Score:5, Funny)
M$: How so?
RIAA: We used to enforce $20 a music CD throughout the entire 90s.
M$: That's nothing. We make people pay subscriptions for life.
RIAA: Yes, but we enforce $20 over products we don't produce.
M$: Damn that's good. But ours include holes for viruses and spyware. So people will spend more money.
RIAA: Well, our music CDs will soon be unlistenable because we will change format. They will have to buy the music again.
M$: Yes, we can arrest people for stealing our software.
RIAA: Please, we have already arrested a grandmother, a single parent on welfare, and a 5 year old.
M$: You are my idol.
So will it be a Blue Magic Marker this time (Score:1, Funny)
Re:Real copy protection would be great (Score:3, Funny)
er...
Theif!
er... wait a second, which one is the bad one on
Ah. (Score:1, Funny)
Re:True Story (Score:1, Funny)
Re:That's bad how? (Score:3, Funny)
Why not? It works for over 90% of computer users.
Re:Encryption Circumvention Devices? (Score:3, Funny)
Note to future DMCA enforcers : When you come to collect my illegal OS I suggest you wear kevlar and bring a big pile of medics. You will ultimately win and you will eventually take my illegal OS, but the cost to do so will be very high.
Re:garage bands (Score:1, Funny)
Re:garage bands and OSS coders (Score:5, Funny)
MS probably won't be knocking on my door any time soon. :o)
Re:What should an industry association care for? (Score:1, Funny)
You mean "cents", I'm sure. The RIAA wants everyone's common cents for their bank account. Just a few cents per person per day.
Re:Let's just Stop giving them Money (Score:2, Funny)
You misspelled country.
Could be worse (Score:1, Funny)
Could be worse...they might listen to her uglier, less talented sister Ashley...oh...wait