Digital (Lack of) Rights Management

Here’s a bulleted list describing the Digital Rights Management (DRM) from an insert in a new Coldplay CD.

Before using, please read the following:

This CD cannot be burnt onto a CD-R or hard disk, nor can it be converted into MP3 for file sharing. So much for an ipod eh?

Thank you very much for purchasing this CD and helping the cause of “Anti-Piracy.” The recordings in this CD have an anti-copying function. They cannot be copied into a PC. In order for you to enjoy high quality music, we have added this special technology. Yeah right, DRM is necessary for high quality music. LOL

This CD might not play in the following CD players: Get ready, this is a good one…

  • Some CD players that have the capability of burning into an MP3 (such as portable players or car stereos).
  • Some CD players that possess CD-R/RW functions (such as portable players or car stereos).
  • Some car stereos with satellite “Guidance” systems
  • Some CD players or car stereos with hard disk recording capacity
  • Some CD-R/RW Recorders used for music
  • Some portable CD players
  • Some DVD players
  • Some CD/LD Convertible Players
  • Some Game Players
  • Although you can use your PC’s Windows program to listen to certain tracks, this does not mean that the CD can be played in all PCs.
  • The first time that this program is used (in Windows automatic starter software) it gets registered in Windows File. Thus, programs already registered to not affect Windows operations.
  • Windows OS also uses the latest files.
  • This CD does not support Macintosh PC software.
  • Except for manufacturing problems, we do not accept product exchange, return, or refund.

    • Um…whats left? Maybe they should just say thanks for spending $8 to $17 on this peice of plastic that isn’t guaranteed to do anything useful. Oh, and thanks for saying that I’m totally screwed and can’t take the disc back unless its manufactured incorrectly. Unfortunately this insert is inside the CD case, so you don’t know what you’re getting until you’ve bought it. Don’t worry, someone has figured out that you can copy it anyway.

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    Published:
    01.02.06 / 12pm
    Category:
    Comp & Tech