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> DRM is popular not because it makes the possible impossible (not even the least technical people at the studios think this), but because it makes copying more
by koko775 14y ago
> DRM is popular not because it makes the possible impossible (not even the least technical people at the studios think this), but because it makes copying more expensive
No, it exists because it's usually a contractual obligation for licensing the content for distribution to at least make a token effort to protect content. That's really the biggest reason.
Source: I work at an entertainment company
- cynicalkane 14y agoThe viewpoint from your corner of the world is wrong. The viewpoint from my corner is right. Of course both can't possibly be part of the whole story at the same time, that's ridiculous. Source: I work in my corner.
- koko775 14y agoI have an insider's view of the industry, as well as an understanding of the interplay that happens between different target platforms, content providers, and the engineers implementing the actual streaming platform. I have no need to lie nor any investment in being verifiably correct. My viewpoint is simply my own and carries its own validity according to however much people wish to believe me.