Integrity of hardware-based computer security is challenged
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| Withdrawn Black Hat paper hints at flaws in TPM security architecture
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http://www.networkworld.com/news/2007/062707-black-hat.html
The DRM and TPM Gods seem to have established the rule of an iron fist. It's a
big club of bullies that protect each other's revenue streams. Have a look:
Music industry attacks Sunday newspaper's free Prince CD
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| One music store executive described the plan as "madness" while others said
| it was a huge insult to an industry battling fierce competition from
| supermarkets and online stores. Prince's label has cut its ties with the
| album in the UK to try to appease music stores.
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http://business.guardian.co.uk/story/0,,2114557,00.html
They retaliate. Amazing.
Imagine the 'nerve' of an artist that wants to subsidise distribution of
personal music. These Media Gods also grouped in their attempts to take down
YouTube. Some ISP already ban torrents (never mind what gets exchanged).
Microsoft and Big Media are on a crusade to make nothing at all free (let
alone Free).
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