http://www.techdirt.com/ Easily digestible tech news.... http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130522/10290323174/vod-service-acetrax-shuts-down-germany-customers-movies-are-lost-due-to-drm.shtml#c143 Thu, 23 May 2013 09:26:10 PDT http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130522/10290323174/vod-service-acetrax-shuts-down-germany-customers-movies-are-lost-due-to-drm.shtml#c143
DRM is due to a desire to control how you are allowed to use media. But most importantly DRM is to prevent new technology from gaining hold in the market, or at least control its growth.]]> http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130522/10290323174/vod-service-acetrax-shuts-down-germany-customers-movies-are-lost-due-to-drm.shtml#c122 Thu, 23 May 2013 09:25:16 PDT http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130522/10290323174/vod-service-acetrax-shuts-down-germany-customers-movies-are-lost-due-to-drm.shtml#c122
Not true. I'm willing to bet a ton of piracy after this debacle is going to be due to DRM. If you want to get shafted on something you legally purchased go right ahead, but anyone who doesn't turn around and acquire unrestricted versions of the stuff they legally bought is throwing money to the wind.

For example, I keep records of all the games I own through steam, so if the service ever pulls something like this, I know what games I own and what games to look for through other means. I do the same for every gatekeeper system I purchase content through.

So this article is, if read with any sense at all, despite the silly trolls, arguments against DRM.]]> http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130522/10290323174/vod-service-acetrax-shuts-down-germany-customers-movies-are-lost-due-to-drm.shtml#c114 Thu, 23 May 2013 09:24:56 PDT http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130522/10290323174/vod-service-acetrax-shuts-down-germany-customers-movies-are-lost-due-to-drm.shtml#c114
If you can't compete with free, then you are a dinosaur and should not be in business.]]> http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130522/10290323174/vod-service-acetrax-shuts-down-germany-customers-movies-are-lost-due-to-drm.shtml#c103 Thu, 23 May 2013 09:23:24 PDT http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130522/10290323174/vod-service-acetrax-shuts-down-germany-customers-movies-are-lost-due-to-drm.shtml#c103
Just another way of saying "I don't want to compete, please protect me"

"Also, all DRM is due to piracy."

Absolute rubbish.

"So this article is, if read with any sense at all, despite the silly denials, arguments against piracy."

Wah wah, look at me, give me all your attention]]> http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130522/10290323174/vod-service-acetrax-shuts-down-germany-customers-movies-are-lost-due-to-drm.shtml#c85 Thu, 23 May 2013 09:23:06 PDT http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130522/10290323174/vod-service-acetrax-shuts-down-germany-customers-movies-are-lost-due-to-drm.shtml#c85
Well, I guess Microsoft and Apple are screwed then, what with all those free Linux distros out there.

Their combined market share must be minuscule.]]> http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130522/01382223168/new-york-times-tells-startup-it-cant-even-mention-ny-times.shtml#c1010 Thu, 23 May 2013 09:21:58 PDT http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130522/01382223168/new-york-times-tells-startup-it-cant-even-mention-ny-times.shtml#c1010
Just goes to show - what makes a great story is not all the tech wizardry but the actual story....]]> http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130522/10290323174/vod-service-acetrax-shuts-down-germany-customers-movies-are-lost-due-to-drm.shtml#c60 Thu, 23 May 2013 09:21:29 PDT http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130522/10290323174/vod-service-acetrax-shuts-down-germany-customers-movies-are-lost-due-to-drm.shtml#c60
If Acetrax didn't have any DRM to begin with, it's more than likely they wouldn't be shutting down at all.]]> http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130522/10290323174/vod-service-acetrax-shuts-down-germany-customers-movies-are-lost-due-to-drm.shtml#c47 Thu, 23 May 2013 09:18:14 PDT http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130522/10290323174/vod-service-acetrax-shuts-down-germany-customers-movies-are-lost-due-to-drm.shtml#c47
Also, all DRM is due to piracy.

So this article is, if read with any sense at all, despite the silly denials, arguments against piracy.]]> http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130522/10290323174/vod-service-acetrax-shuts-down-germany-customers-movies-are-lost-due-to-drm.shtml#c27 Thu, 23 May 2013 09:17:55 PDT http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130522/10290323174/vod-service-acetrax-shuts-down-germany-customers-movies-are-lost-due-to-drm.shtml#c27
Microsoft created Plays For Sure. They partnered with third party media player makers, and with content owners.

Later Microsoft decided to copy Apple's strategy more closely. So Microsoft announced that they would be shutting down the DRM servers for Plays For Sure. Better get your content onto the final device you want to rest in peace on.

Next, Microsoft introduced the Zune. Microsoft is the only device vendor. Microsoft controls the store. Microsoft partners with content providers. This time you can trust DRM -- you won't get micro shafted -- for sure!

Later, Microsoft abandons Zune. So Microsoft announced that they would be shutting down the DRM servers for Plays For Sure. Better get your content onto the final device you want to rest in peace on.

Amazon and others have had episodes like this with ebooks and other content. There have also been episodes of purchased books magically being 'disappeared' from customer devices for various reasons.

Never trust DRM. Don't buy it. Don't participate. If they are 'selling' you something with DRM then you are getting screwed.

Rented or streaming content isn't quite as bad because it is clear up front that you are merely renting for a limited time, or are streaming while that content is offered and available.

Is it any surprise that physical DVD's seem to be disappearing from the market?]]> http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130515/11032823096/how-low-can-drones-go.shtml#c930 Thu, 23 May 2013 09:16:24 PDT http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130515/11032823096/how-low-can-drones-go.shtml#c930 http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130523/00174423181/kim-dotcom-threatens-to-sue-google-facebook-twitter-over-2-factor-authentication-patent-if-they-dont-help-him.shtml#c1362 Thu, 23 May 2013 09:15:55 PDT http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130523/00174423181/kim-dotcom-threatens-to-sue-google-facebook-twitter-over-2-factor-authentication-patent-if-they-dont-help-him.shtml#c1362
...on the internet!]]> http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130515/11032823096/how-low-can-drones-go.shtml#c912 Thu, 23 May 2013 09:14:24 PDT http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130515/11032823096/how-low-can-drones-go.shtml#c912
That preserves both the property owner's privacy and trespass rights, while still allowing for legitimate commercial aviation activities.]]> http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130523/00174423181/kim-dotcom-threatens-to-sue-google-facebook-twitter-over-2-factor-authentication-patent-if-they-dont-help-him.shtml#c1339 Thu, 23 May 2013 09:07:01 PDT http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130523/00174423181/kim-dotcom-threatens-to-sue-google-facebook-twitter-over-2-factor-authentication-patent-if-they-dont-help-him.shtml#c1339
Four, Five and other Poly-Factor authentication is just re-using one or more of the basic three factors.

1. Something you know (password, PIN, passphrase)
2. Something you have (ATM card, RSA fob device, building key, passport, etc)
3. Something you are (fingerprint, retina scan, voiceprint, DNA, how you type, pressure patterns of your handwriting, etc)]]> http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130522/11301723178/amazon-wants-to-sell-fan-fiction-with-it-originator-fanfic-author-all-sharing-profits.shtml#c509 Thu, 23 May 2013 09:06:32 PDT http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130522/11301723178/amazon-wants-to-sell-fan-fiction-with-it-originator-fanfic-author-all-sharing-profits.shtml#c509 http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130523/00174423181/kim-dotcom-threatens-to-sue-google-facebook-twitter-over-2-factor-authentication-patent-if-they-dont-help-him.shtml#c1329 Thu, 23 May 2013 09:03:11 PDT http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130523/00174423181/kim-dotcom-threatens-to-sue-google-facebook-twitter-over-2-factor-authentication-patent-if-they-dont-help-him.shtml#c1329 > and Kim would not have been issued with the patent in the first place.


That is outright not true in two different ways.

1. The prior art does not need a patent to prevent subsequent patenting. The prior art only needs publication.

2. Even if the prior art were patented this doesn't mean the broken USPTO wouldn't grant more patents on it. The more the merrier right?]]> http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130523/00174423181/kim-dotcom-threatens-to-sue-google-facebook-twitter-over-2-factor-authentication-patent-if-they-dont-help-him.shtml#c1311 Thu, 23 May 2013 09:03:10 PDT http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130523/00174423181/kim-dotcom-threatens-to-sue-google-facebook-twitter-over-2-factor-authentication-patent-if-they-dont-help-him.shtml#c1311 It is being discussed on TD you troll.

Where in the article does Mike suggest the patent might be invalid? Seems like you're the one trolling by pretending like Mike said something he didn't.]]> http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130522/10290323174/vod-service-acetrax-shuts-down-germany-customers-movies-are-lost-due-to-drm.shtml#c3 Thu, 23 May 2013 09:02:32 PDT http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130522/10290323174/vod-service-acetrax-shuts-down-germany-customers-movies-are-lost-due-to-drm.shtml#c3 http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130523/00174423181/kim-dotcom-threatens-to-sue-google-facebook-twitter-over-2-factor-authentication-patent-if-they-dont-help-him.shtml#c1292 Thu, 23 May 2013 09:00:58 PDT http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130523/00174423181/kim-dotcom-threatens-to-sue-google-facebook-twitter-over-2-factor-authentication-patent-if-they-dont-help-him.shtml#c1292
It is being discussed on TD you troll.]]> http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130523/00174423181/kim-dotcom-threatens-to-sue-google-facebook-twitter-over-2-factor-authentication-patent-if-they-dont-help-him.shtml#c1289 Thu, 23 May 2013 09:00:10 PDT http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130523/00174423181/kim-dotcom-threatens-to-sue-google-facebook-twitter-over-2-factor-authentication-patent-if-they-dont-help-him.shtml#c1289
An amicus brief won't be worth a bucket of warm spit in the absence of a vigorous defense. Clearly, the implication is that the 'tech industry' (Google, Facebook, Twitter) should fund Fat Bastard's litigation. Which is exactly what he is demanding in exchange for not suing them for patent infringement.]]> http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130523/00174423181/kim-dotcom-threatens-to-sue-google-facebook-twitter-over-2-factor-authentication-patent-if-they-dont-help-him.shtml#c1287 Thu, 23 May 2013 08:58:06 PDT http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130523/00174423181/kim-dotcom-threatens-to-sue-google-facebook-twitter-over-2-factor-authentication-patent-if-they-dont-help-him.shtml#c1287
That right there. It shows that those who love copyright so much don't even know what it is and what it is not.]]>