(Via Ars Technica.)
Microsoft plans to turn off its MSN Music authorization servers at the end of this summer, according to an e-mail sent out to customers today. It’s another reminder that DRM means you don’t fully known the media you bought.
(Via Ars Technica.)
The MPAA has been hard at work trying to sue sites like The Pirate Bay out of existence, while attempting to convince ISPs to block access by users. The efforts have yet to have the desired effect, as BitTorrent traffic is up drastically so far this year.
(Via Ars Technica.)
The FTC has identified its highest priorities for the next ‘Tech-Ade’: international action to combat spam and spyware, scrutiny of online advertising, and the monitoring of DRM.
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