> I have no sympathy for computer-literate people who would willingly take part in an ecosystem which has DRM built into its DNA.
I'm inclined to agree with this, but only until I consider other DRM-laden platforms that I take part in.
I have a Steam account, and have many games tied to that account. Steam is DRM.
I have a Kindle, and I have many books on it. Kindle books use a DRM protected file-format.
The difference betweens these, and Apple's, ecosystems is in the value provided to the user, as opposed to the alternatives. Amazon's Kindle gives me multi-platform access to my books, Steam allows me to install my games on any Windows (or Mac, for some games) computer that I interact with.
Apple, on the other hand, actively assaults the freedom to use your purchased data/products/info on any device that isn't made by Apple.
So while I think you have the right idea about DRM infused systems, I think that the intent of the system should be judged as well, and in a more vital role than the DRM itself.
I'm inclined to agree with this, but only until I consider other DRM-laden platforms that I take part in.
I have a Steam account, and have many games tied to that account. Steam is DRM.
I have a Kindle, and I have many books on it. Kindle books use a DRM protected file-format.
The difference betweens these, and Apple's, ecosystems is in the value provided to the user, as opposed to the alternatives. Amazon's Kindle gives me multi-platform access to my books, Steam allows me to install my games on any Windows (or Mac, for some games) computer that I interact with.
Apple, on the other hand, actively assaults the freedom to use your purchased data/products/info on any device that isn't made by Apple.
So while I think you have the right idea about DRM infused systems, I think that the intent of the system should be judged as well, and in a more vital role than the DRM itself.