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DRM troubles drive ex-Microsoft employee to Linux
September 26, 2007
Former Microsoft security expert may switch from Windows Media Center to LinuxMCE over frustration with Microsoft's DRM.
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U.K. government rejects calls for DRM ban
February 20, 2007
Almost 1,500 sign anti-DRM petition, but U.K. officials say the technology, when certain safeguards are observed, still has value.
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Sky hit by Windows Media DRM crack
September 12, 2006
British broadcaster suspends movie downloads after arrival of new software that breaks Windows Media patch.
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Microsoft Corp.
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Goldman Sachs signs DRM deal
September 18, 2006
Bank deploying software designed to encrypt confidential documents, control access no matter where they travel.
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document
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Yahoo sells Jessica Simpson single sans DRM
July 20, 2006
'A Public Affair' is being sold at a relatively pricey $1.99--but without the usual copyright protection coding.
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Yahoo! Inc.
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DRM key to Linux's consumer success?
April 7, 2006
Yes, RealNetworks exec argues at LinuxWorld. But do consumers really want tech like FairPlay, PlaysForSure?
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RealNetworks Inc.
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Apple Computer
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Microsoft Corp.
Microsoft launches 'PlayReady' DRM system
February 12, 2007
At 3GSM conference, company unveils system that allows sharing of protected content between mobile phones, PCs and other devices.
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Torvalds: Linux ready to go green
January 31, 2008
Developer of the Linux kernel says improvements in power-management, energy-diagnosis tools are in the offing.
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Linux
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Linux kernel
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DRM: Media companies' next flop?
January 30, 2006
Wharton experts examine whether digital rights management is worth the effort and whether it will survive.
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EMI considers opening its DRM to inspection
January 20, 2006
Music industry giant is reviewing request by digital rights group to allow reverse engineering of its DRM software.
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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.
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New GPL draft takes second crack at DRM
July 27, 2006
Second draft of General Public License 3 "clarifies" digital rights management provisions, a point of contention. Draft version 3 of GPL in full
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Red Hat Inc.
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Linux
Intertrust signs DRM deal with Vodafone
November 15, 2005
Phone giant Vodafone has licensed digital rights management technology directly from Intertrust.
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InterTrust Technologies
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Vodafone Group Plc.
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Apple, Sony sued over DRM in France
February 14, 2005
Let the consumers choose, French consumer association says. Two suits over companies' DRM are expected to be heard later this year.
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interoperability
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Apple Computer
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Sony Corp.
iTunes goes DRM-free with EMI
May 30, 2007
Songs from major music label are available via Apple's store sans digital rights management software that prevents file copying.
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Steve Jobs
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Torvalds: 'Hot air' in debates on GPL, content control
January 16, 2007
Both DRM technology and GPL 3 will cause a lot of arguments, the man behind Linux says. But in the end, good technology will prevail.
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Linus Torvalds
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Sony has far to go in rootkit case
December 20, 2006
Label settled with two states but still must negotiate with others for secretly loading antipiracy software onto computers.
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Sony BMG Music Entertainment
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Texas
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Amazon.com Inc.
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Chuck D lays down the law on DRM
September 19, 2006
Rapper who now runs a content service tells conference-goers that he believes in DRM if it's not overly restrictive.
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anti-DRM
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Napster Inc.
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MySpace
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portal
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London
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MP3
Norwegian watchdog scrutinizes iTunes DRM
August 3, 2006
Norway's consumer council accuses Apple of unfair practices. Apple says it's protecting the interests of musicians.
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Apple gets reprieve from French DRM-busting law
August 1, 2006
France's controversial copyright law is dealt a major setback as sections are ruled unconstitutional.
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interoperability
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euro
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online music
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law
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France
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