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Beastie Boys album infects computers with DRM

post #1 of 10
6/20/04 at 8:12am
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I've no interest in the group but this story on Slashdot raises big concerns.

Basically, load the CD into your PC or Mac and it infects the machine with DRM to prevent copying. It's done automatically and without the user's permission or acknowledgement.

Sounds like a virus to me.
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post #2 of 10
6/20/04 at 8:12am
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Beastie Boys album infects computers with DRM

I've no interest in the group but this story on Slashdot raises big concerns.

Basically, load the CD into your PC or Mac and it infects the machine with DRM to prevent copying. It's done automatically and without the user's permission or acknowledgement.

Sounds like a virus to me.
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post #3 of 10
6/20/04 at 8:28am
That's very unethical if true, and possibly illegal under the new federal anti-spyware rules discussed in Congress this week.

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post #4 of 10
6/20/04 at 8:28am
That's very unethical if true, and possibly illegal under the new federal anti-spyware rules discussed in Congress this week.

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post #5 of 10
6/20/04 at 11:29am
Before this all gets out of hand, which version is being referred to in the article, the US version or a European release? I have seen copy-protected Japanese releases, but I have not heard of this happening in the States. It is unclear from the posts if it is being released here (the US). Plus, the fact the Rob is from England makes me wonder if it is only on the UK pressings.
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post #6 of 10
6/20/04 at 11:29am
Before this all gets out of hand, which version is being referred to in the article, the US version or a European release? I have seen copy-protected Japanese releases, but I have not heard of this happening in the States. It is unclear from the posts if it is being released here (the US). Plus, the fact the Rob is from England makes me wonder if it is only on the UK pressings.
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post #7 of 10
6/20/04 at 1:43pm
Official statement on the copy protection on TT5B.
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post #8 of 10
6/20/04 at 1:43pm
Official statement on the copy protection on TT5B.
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post #9 of 10
6/20/04 at 2:03pm
TT5B is also available in a limited-edition 2-LP version.
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post #10 of 10
6/20/04 at 2:03pm
TT5B is also available in a limited-edition 2-LP version.
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