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Originally Posted by Roald
http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology...y/15/drm.apple
But what's the real effect of DRM? Last year, EMI began offering songs without it on iTunes. "The industry has finally been able to get some hard data about how removing DRM restrictions from legitimately purchased tracks affects piracy," says Bill Rosenplatt, DRM specialist and president of GiantSteps Media Technology Strategies. "The statistics show that there's no effect on piracy."
No effect. The assertion is remarkable. If DRM does not in fact discourage piracy, then it is merely a nuisance for the user.
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Don't you think it's a bit different when you can buy the CD then share it vs. protected member content that is not distributed on CD/DVD and such?