the smedley log - suburban scrawl

Rootkit rage?

No, not really. In fact, I think Cziltang’s on the right track as he rails against the dreaded DRM bandits from Sony/BMG. In his latest post he offers some infuriating information about the Sony/BMG EULA, courtesy of an analysis from the EFF.

(And if you glossed over the preceding paragraph because you mistook it for some techie drivel, please note, if you buy newer CD’s from Sony-related artists, it probably concerns you more than you think—for more of what I think, read “Give the Music Back.”)

-I also liked the perspective from this CNET article, which also helps spell out why the outrage is justified:
“DRM This, Sony”

Wow.
I’m definitely avoiding Sony if possible.

I dislike this whole DRM movement, at least in its current form. I think it says something about Sony that they don’t seem to value the opinions of their artists who vehemently disagree.

If only this type of dispute were grounds for voiding their contracts…