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Originally posted by raymo
mmm food for thought.
Did you consider both the nuisance of users having to download (or stream; however it is) the content again if they want a second look? On your side of things this means expanded bandwidth charges.
Assuming the encrypted data isn't cached at the client's end, that is.
I am under the impression you don't deal with images, but have you looked into this kind of protection for jpegs?
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Well ... I haven't had a chance to actually use DRM yet for various reasons ...
But from what I understand, if set up properly, DRM can give you several options: Streaming or downloads where you set the parameters ... either the number of viewings or time limits when the content expires on the computer. So, I assume you can control the bandwidth situation ...
I'm only familiar with the video/audio applications ... and I think it can be used with books and such ... but I've never heard of it being used with jpegs, although it might be possible ...
Perhaps this link could help answer your question ...
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/drm.asp