DRM technology and policy

[Derek Atkins]

bear <bear at sonic.net> writes:

> If we can create a way for the artists to get all (or nearly all) the
> money from their album sales, I'd say that's probably good.

This is indeed the end goal for which I'm driving.

> Competition will drive down album prices in a free market and that's a
> net benefit to the public.  But I absolutely would rebel at any idea
> that could create a "standard" market that indie artists could be
> excluded from for lack of money.

Agreed.  Barrier of entry should remain zero (or as close to zero as
practical).

> 			Bear

-derek

-- 
       Derek Atkins
       Computer and Internet Security Consultant
       derek at ihtfp.com             www.ihtfp.com

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