- From: David Singer <singer@apple.com>
- Date: Fri, 16 May 2014 14:55:04 +0200
- To: Gervase Markham <gerv@mozilla.org>
- Cc: cobaco <cobaco@freemen.be>, public-restrictedmedia@w3.org
On May 16, 2014, at 12:58 , Gervase Markham <gerv@mozilla.org> wrote: > On 16/05/14 11:00, cobaco wrote: >> really? I keep hearing even those championing DRM-supporting actions say/write >> things like 'nobody likes DRM, but ...'. (heck, you're doing it in the mail >> I'm replying to) > > "Nobody likes DRM" - but many, many people want to view Hollywood > movies, and are willing to put up with DRM to get them. Actually it’s broader than that: * for content owners, DRM adds significantly to the costs and complexity of operation; but they perceive the alternative to be widespread copying and lost revenue * for distribution partners, DRM adds significantly to the costs and complexity of operation; but the alternative is to be unable to carry and offer a lot of content * for end-user system makers, DRM adds cost and complexity; but the alternative is to stop their users from being able to view a lot of content * for end-users, DRM adds restrictions and impediments; but the alternative is not to watch the content at all About the only people who maybe *like* DRM are small ones that specialize in key-exchange and code obfuscation. Otherwise, it’s the least bad choice they can see. David Singer Manager, Software Standards, Apple Inc.
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