Archive of UserLand's first discussion group, started October 5, 1998.

Re: Napster Business Model

Author:Robert Cassidy
Posted:6/27/2000; 4:28:08 PM
Topic:Napster Business Model
Msg #:18189 (In response to 18130)
Prev/Next:18188 / 18190

What the industry needs to develop is an authentication mechanism for digital media if they wish to retain copyright control. It needs to be cheap, iron-clad, and hard as hell to crack open. The equivalent of a title for large value property like automobiles and property.

Looks like I'm about 24 hours ahead of my time. Just noticed this little gem:

http://www.wirednews.com/news/business/0,1367,37256,00.html

Seems that AOL is going to take a stab at digital rights management...

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