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Microsoft sues over source code theft

September 26, 2006 Alleged hacker known as "Viodentia" broke through copy-protection tools using Redmond's own code, company charges. TAGS: copy protection, hacker, source code, Redmond, SDK, Napster Inc., digital media, Microsoft Zune, Windows Media, digital-rights management, Microsoft Corp., developer, Yahoo! Inc., movie, Microsoft Windows

Apple, Amazon may hold future of DRM-free music

May 17, 2007 Sales of unprotected music at retailers could help determine whether record industry adopts open MP3s. TAGS: Amazon.com Inc., digital-rights management, copy protection, song, retailer, Apple Computer, EMI Group Plc., label, music, music player, Apple iTunes, CD, MP3

Hackers crack Apple, Microsoft music codes

September 1, 2006 The arms race continues as determined programmers find ways to circumvent the two leading digital rights management technologies for music. TAGS: digital-rights management, representative, Apple Computer, hacker, copy protection, Windows Media, Microsoft Corp., Apple iTunes, music, Microsoft Windows Media Player, Microsoft Windows

Will music industry dance again to Apple's tune?

May 31, 2007 Apple's bold gamble could push the rest of the music industry into offering DRM-free music. TAGS: EMI Group Plc., music industry, digital-rights management, Apple Computer, digital music, Apple iTunes, music, song, copy protection

Sony rootkit settlement gets final nod

May 23, 2006 Record label must stop using controversial anticopying software and compensate customers, settlement says. TAGS: Sony BMG Music Entertainment, settlement, class action, rootkit, copy protection, digital-rights management, Sony Corp., CD, New York, security
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