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The likely fallout of this decision is that web pages will cease to exist and will be replaced by tiny DRM protected proprietary binaries for which the web is s
by craigsmansion 9y ago
The likely fallout of this decision is that web pages will cease to exist and will be replaced by tiny DRM protected proprietary binaries for which the web is simply the delivery mechanism.
It's not just about movies or music, but also about text pages.
Big content has now managed to co-opt the open web. It is no longer a network of peers (some bigger, some smaller) but introduces two tiers, owners and users, and all the power disparity that comes with that.