Digital Rights - A Soon to Be Released Hollywood Blockbuster
"Hollywood studios and record labels want to encrypt their products with an algorithm of some sort, for which every piece of hardware or software that plays or displays their material must have a corresponding electronic key. (If the algorithm or the key is missing, the content won't play -- thus thwarting pirates.) For added protection, the established entertainment companies want Congress to pass a law requiring technology companies to build the key into their products. Thus, no DVD players, PCs, CD players, or operating systems would be legal without Hollywood-designed copyright protection." [BusinessWeek] Via [Scobleizer Radio Weblog]
Let's see now, wasn't the government not too long ago telling us that if we didn't require a back door key into all encryption schemes that terror would reign supreme?
It's always fascinating to watch those who have power try to convince us poor ignorant slobs that things like encryption are good for us. Oh, is it? Well then. I'm quite sorry for my impetuousness and juvenile mistrust. Why of course, it's for the public benefit. Yes, quite! (Hurray for the public) And please pass the crumpets will you, kind sir?
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