Blogging Ottinger (tim)Freedom to Tinker
I found out about Freedom to Tinker from the CNet Buzz Out Loud (a fun show).
Oh, look! Sony did it AGAIN. Not only have they released more DRM nonsense, but this time they also allowed attackers into your system. And so does the fix!!
Hey, isn’t the creation of viruses against the law now? Can they get into a lot of trouble by knowingly and willing having them propogated via their CD sales? How much trouble are they in? Tell me it won’t hurt PS2 and PS3 (soon?) sales. I like the consoles, guys, but you gotta let go of this DRM nonsense.
There is no market for music that I can’t listen to when, where, and how I want to. There is no market for video that’s restricted to “controlled circumstances”. Just forget that, and get back into the business of making stuff we want. Don’t bash your brains out on this unwinnable, untenable, unwanted DRM silliness. Quit while you still have a salvageable reputation — if it’s not too late already.
