DRM free music has arguably been the biggest news in online sales this year, with every major label either actively engaged in selling DRM-free music, or doing market research to determine its feasibility. At the same time, though, other industries, most notably film and television, are still resisting removal of DRM for downloaded media. Almost weekly there seems to be a new initiative, PR event, industry announcement, or legislation introduced in Congress that would place additional restrictions on the public's dwindling access to their own fair use rights.
According to Neuros CEO Joe Born, "Big Media is waging a strong campaign to convince our legislators to pair down our digital rights and outlaw many technologies to create Unlocked Media. We need a shorthand to rally citizens and fight back”
Source: Press Release
Written by: Rich Fiscus @ 19 Dec 2007 16:39