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

Napster -- Net Destabilizer?

Author:Jacob Levy
Posted:5/5/2000; 12:03:50 PM
Topic:Napster -- Net Destabilizer?
Msg #:17004
Prev/Next:17003 / 17005

A thoughtful article on the real meaning of Napster.

Unfortunately for the recording industry, contrary to the article's claims, DRM (Digital Rights Management -- AKA copy protection) will not help them anymore. I don't think its possible to (a) outlaw MP3 and programs that create MP3 from CDs and (b) add-on a feature to all CDs in existence today to allow only DRM protected CDs to be played. The genie in this case *is* too far out of the bottle to be jammed back in by technology and legislation.

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