Subject: RE: [linux-audio-user] Cactus Data Shield copy controlled cd's
From: Jan Depner (eviltwin69_AT_cableone.net)
Date: Thu Jul 03 2003 - 01:02:10 EEST
On Wed, 2003-07-02 at 17:02, Mark Knecht wrote:
> Mostly true, although Macrovision makes some form of copy protection that
> can get embedded in the digital data stream which is supposed to survive
> becoming analog. There was also discussion of making D/A converters that
> would refuse to convert if this DRM data was in the data stream.
>
In order to embed DRM in analog you would have to be able to put
content into the analog that would be either above or below the range of
human hearing or it would be audible. The bottom line - if I can hear
it, I can steal it.
> > All this type of copy protection does is to give you a crappy CD to
> > start with. Your best bet is to write a long lovely fan letter to the
> > band telling them that you won't buy anymore garbage - especially not at
> > US $17.99.
>
> I don't think it's the band that's doing this. It's the labels that have
> invested money in the band, and it's the big distribution companies.
>
The bands have more say than you think, especially big name bands.
> >
> > BTW, the above was just an example. I agree with Mark K. I don't
> > download any music that isn't free and legal.
> >
>
> I think that most people that make music don't do too much of this. I
> download music legally, from mp3.com, or one of these days from iTunes for
Check out http://www.mp3.com/bluesbakers. ;-)
Jan
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