iTunes DRM broken — *again*

1. DVD Jon, he’s done it again. Just hours after Apple released an update that supposedly fixed the exploit, DVD Jon has managed to break it again. I don’t really know what to think about this. As much as I dislike the DRM thing, Apple’s is about as reasonable as if comes; and as much as I applaud the efforts of those who are willing to stand up to corporate oppressors (yes, they are just that — taking what was for centuries a free and important art form and entertainment to make a buck) you gotta wonder whether it’s worth it. With the Music Industry as thick and fickle as it is, it may decide that the whole thing isn’t working and can the lot (as highly unlikely as that is). Also, who’s really helping who here — is DVD Jon the digital Robin Hood, or is he really just a beta tester for Apple, finding the bugs so they can patch it? Sooner or later all the loop holes would be found, and it would be impenetrable. Wouldn’t that suck?

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