Why DRM-protected Music is a Waste of Money


	Why DRM-protected Music is a Waste of Money

telecommatt

9-30-2008 9:57 PM

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drm, walmart

telecommatt says:

This is a shining example of why DRM is flawed. Why should our music collection depend on the continued support of some retailer? Any time you pay money for DRM-protected music you are renting the music that you purchased. And once those DRM servers shut down, they walk away with your money AND your music.

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