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The issue with piracy is because Apple lets their DRM be cracked by just running gdb on the encrypted processes (while running) -- if they put any effort into i
by Xuzz 16y ago
The issue with piracy is because Apple lets their DRM be cracked by just running gdb on the encrypted processes (while running) -- if they put any effort into it (kernel level blocks, etc) they could make security possible even with these hacks.
- spike021 16y agoRight, and being on the receiving end of money transfer, Apple would not allow such software to exist as it would not only reduce sales for developers, but also percentage revenue for itself as well. Apple will always have some sort of fear in regards to safety, but money-watch will be at the top of it's most important worry list. Customer safety is a given as well, however there would be nothing wrong with Apple allowing some sort of choice where customers would have the option of deciding whether or not they want to allow extension software. This leads back to the aforementioned statement; Apple's primary concern is its revenue, just like with any business.
- saurik 16y agoThis premise is flawed because the App Store doesn't make much money: that service is provided in order to make the hardware they sell more profitable. Meanwhile, the people who pirate are quite unlikely to actually buy it. Trust me: if Apple cared even $10,000 a year about piracy (one engineer for a month) it would be very easy for them to keep on top of the people who are doing it.