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DRM

DRM. History. Began since the 70’s Originally started on Floppys Ruined Value of Software Software touted being not copy protected. Off-Disk Protection. Codewords Code Wheels Manual Reference Difficult to copy sheets. Dongles. Back to On Disk. Advance of CDs

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DRM

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  1. DRM

  2. History • Began since the 70’s • Originally started on Floppys • Ruined Value of Software • Software touted being not copy protected.

  3. Off-Disk Protection • Codewords • Code Wheels • Manual Reference • Difficult to copy sheets. • Dongles

  4. Back to On Disk • Advance of CDs • Burners were expensive, as were CDs • False TOCs • False Files

  5. To Off Disk Again • CD Keys • Couldn’t use updating or online software features • Unique to the program. • Gave with the software. • Later had limited usage

  6. Software Solutions Pt 1 • Safedisc • Basic check for CD • Easily broken • Securom • More Aggressive software • May not work with virtual drives • Took longer to crack.

  7. Software Solutions Pt. 2 • Starforce • Most aggressive of Software solutions • Claimed to cause damage to computers. • Difficult to remove from computer • Claimed to have rootkits • Massive backlash by users.

  8. Modern DRM Pt. 1 • DEGRADE / Altering • Alters the program during runtime • Subtle and hidden • Seems like a bug • Eventually becomes unusable. • Primarily in video games

  9. Modern DRM Pt. 2 • Limited Activation • Disallows the keys from being authorized X times. • Difficult to Revoke • Can sometimes be overly aggressive. • Changes in hardware can cause a new authorization

  10. Modern DRM Pt. 3 • Online Only Usage • Requires internet connectivity to function • Program authorizes at all times. • Can cause lag in personal usage elements • Loss of internet can cause loss of program usage.

  11. Modern DRM Pt. 4 • Online Distribution • Requires the Internet to receive Program • Usually requires the internet to start program • Some have offline mode • Distributer holds onto software license. • Sometimes has secondary DRM

  12. Pros and Cons • Pro • Protects Software • Prevents Illegal Copying • Con • Overly Aggressive DRM can hurt consumer • Can prevent actual usage of program.

  13. Future of DRM • Cloud Based DRM • Subscription Fees. • What if the server goes down? • What is the user purchasing?

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