The war on copying takes a look at DRM from a rather different view point, those who produce content.
They say most companies mistakenly believe that content protection is about protecting content, but rather content protection is really about protecting the release window.
Futher, they add, that DRM is not for the benefit or protection of users, no matter what content owners or standards groups say. For DRM to succeed, content owners must take responsibility and bear the burden of its implementation. They must recognize that users already expect certain capabilities, such as the ability to use purchased content as and where they like. Owners must also recognize that people will accept a definition of “honest” only if it doesn’t unreasonably inconvenience them.
[Via /.]
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