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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- Re: Napster Business Model, Jacob Levy, 6/27/2000; 4:51:16 PM
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