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I-Have-No-Info article "If you would like to join my (xnite) anti-DRM group please join #ProtestDRM on irc.I-Have-No.Info."
Open Source Church "DRM Takes Away Your Rights": Many times I feel the worst tragedies in human history were complacently faded into without a fight or really any one even noticing. Only then, when things get so horrible, do people finally stand up and say enough is enough. DRM or Digital Restrictions Management very well could end up as one of these.
Phoebe Ayers "libraries & DRM": Both these examples are egregious moves on the publisher’s part, because they both actively interfere with how patrons can use the products, and they restrict the use of content that is fully purchased by libraries (again, think of a book). And the library community has actively protested DRM use in both of these products.
No DRM for Me!" mini poster: I put together this "Sita" remix miniposter for the blog post, but since it makes a nice 4"x6" 300 dpi mini poster I put a higher resolution version on my family bulletin board site if anyone wants to print it out.
MJ Ray "What DRM-avoiding tips would you give?": Today is the Day Against DRM, working against Digital Restrictions Management or Technological Protection Measures (TPM). I’ve two tips to help with our public disservice British Broadcasting Corporation which has consistently failed to act in the public interest and reject DRM...
Bruce Houghton "Believe it or not, supporting today's Day Against DRM may be more important than ever": It's an attractive notion to think that DRM is dead in music. In so many senses music is more portable than ever. But it's also important to remember that labels are still asking download retailers to tag each song with an identifier when sold or that those same labels don't believe the portability should extend to an online music locker. And that's just the start...
RUBBERMAN's story: Over the past 2 1/2 years I have been working assiduously toward an "unencumbered" office. I work as a software and IT consultant and have migrated all my office and business applications from Windows to Linux using FOSS tools as much as humanly possible. I keep encouraging others to do the same and stop being held hostage by Microsoft, Apple, and others. I also switched to an Android phone a couple of weeks ago. In addition, I refuse to purchase any digital artifact that is DRM "protected" including DVD's, music, or eBooks. All of the eBooks I have purchased over the past several years (almost 200) are from publishers who do not so encumber their publications. I firmly believe in the power of the pocket-book, and I am voting with mine! -Rubberman (member IEEE, FSF, ACLU, SFLC)
Jean-Henry Morin Calls for an Alternative Action: Today, May 4th, is "The Day Against DRM". It's a very sad day ! While I think DRM is fundamentally flawed by design we're still stuck in this extremism debate going nowhere anytime soon. Apple has sold its 1'000'000th (1 million) pad last Friday, 28 days since its launch. 12 million apps downloaded and 1.5 million ebooks. Let's face the facts, compared to the number of signatures collected against the iPad this device is rocking its world despite the DRM issues. Basically, the user experience by far outweighs the problems. I've written an Open Letter to DefectiveByDesign.org about this on my blog So, here's my proposition for today. It's a call for action: let's unite to propose a "Grassroots DRM Day", a day to co-creatively Rethink and Redesign DRM. Drop me a note if you feel like participating (I'll setup a page in case there's a critical mass of people who want to take action)
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International Day Against DRM: an introduction to DRM and a request to take an action and join the DefectiveByDesign campaign.
An international day against DRM: A personal blog post encouraging people to take an action for the sake of freedom and to join the FSF and FSFE in their ongoing fights.
João S. O. Bueno explains DRM: A light on technical details explanation of what is DRM and its historical roots - tried keep it a light reading while providing the reasoning behind the creation of DRM - and why it is selfish and faulty.
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