DRM & Linux
I am not a developer nor do I know how to write code and don't know lots about the tech stuff behind drm, rootkits etc....
But I do know, I have to have a Window pc beside my Linux PC if I want to watch Netflix or run QuickBooks.
I voted NOT to have Linux embrace DRM.
I resent big money muscled companies forcing me yield control of my computer just to watch, read or listen to their product offerings. I resent stuff being downloaded to my computer just so Microsoft or whoever, NetFlix, Nvidia, Sony can be assured I am properly licensed to use their products. If I bought the product off the shelf, I own it and should be able to use it on any kind of computer I wish free of having to as they say, "prove my innocence". I prefer to have my Linux machine free of any vendor restrictions.
There has to another model so that the artists can get paid for their work. Gumming up my computer with DRM code isn't an option for me. I'll find another way. I'll watch HULU instead of Netflix.
Fortunately or unfortunately for me I have to have both a Windows pc and a Linux pc because some applications like QuickBooks aren't available to run on Linux. So I use the Windows pc for Netflix and QuickBooks and use my Linux box for 95% of everything else. Besides, not exposing my Windows pc to the Internet helps keep it healthy, functioning and affordable. I let my Linux machine do all of my Internet connectivity for obvious reasons.
Keep your computer's free.
