 RayWPremium
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Layton, UT
kudos:1 | Sounds like the users takes it again "Music sold at Sony CONNECT may be downloaded on up to 5 PC's that are authorized at any given time. All music purchased may be re-downloaded at any given time."
So what does this mean to those who thought they had a easy way to recovery from a disaster? And how does this affect the DRM properties (proprietary formats and all of course) associated with this defunct endeavor?
I hope those who are thinking of the video downloads think about what happened to the Connect music store.
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 | | | Re: Sounds like the users takes it again That's the game you have to play on any DRM type services. If they are linked to the service in any way you run the risk of losing what you paid for. This is why I will never purchase web content with DRM. | |
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| | RayWPremium
join:2001-09-01
Layton, UT
kudos:1 | Re: Sounds like the users takes it again said by SRFireside:That's the game you have to play on any DRM type services. If they are linked to the service in any way you run the risk of losing what you paid for. This is why I will never purchase web content with DRM. Of course, that philosophy automatically make you one of the set of folks dubbed "thief". But personally, I think it is smart as seen by the volatility of the providers (and the fact that once I buy something, I hate being held hostage as to how and when I use it).
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|  Rob AJets AFC ChampionshipPremium
join:2005-01-17
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| said by RayW:"Music sold at Sony CONNECT may be downloaded on up to 5 PC's that are authorized at any given time. All music purchased may be re-downloaded at any given time." So what does this mean to those who thought they had a easy way to recovery from a disaster? And how does this affect the DRM properties (proprietary formats and all of course) associated with this defunct endeavor? I hope those who are thinking of the video downloads think about what happened to the Connect music store. Uh dude, CONNECT is DEAD. Sony is phasing it out and it will be only a memory come March 08. Sony is pretty much ditching Connect, Sonicstage, and ATRAC (sony's DRM format) in favor of other formats and WMP11. I for one am upset by this (I love the ATRAC format) but I can see why many others would be happy over it.
»www.atraclife.com/2007/08/30/the···c-store/ | |
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| | RayWPremium
join:2001-09-01
Layton, UT
kudos:1 | Re: Sounds like the users takes it again said by Rob A:Uh dude, CONNECT is DEAD. Sony is phasing it out and it will be only a memory come March 08. Sony is pretty much ditching Connect, Sonicstage, and ATRAC (sony's DRM format) in favor of other formats and WMP11. Yes son, we realize that Connect is dying. That was part of the gist of the posting. The rest of the posting was wondering how those who were sucked in are going to cope with the demise.
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 dadkinsCan you do Blu?Premium,MVM
join:2003-09-26
Hercules, CA
kudos:18 | I Like Sony, but... ... even *I* don't think this will fly.
Sony does have some weight to throw around but still.
Naw. 
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 AlakarFacts do not cease to exist when ignored
join:2001-03-23
Milwaukee, WI | ????? Sony had a music service? Ya learn something new everyday.  | |
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 intellerSociopaths always win.
join:2003-12-08
Tulsa, OK | more evidence that HDDVD and BD are dead. By the time one format is dominant, we'll all be downloading videos anyways.
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| | | Re: more evidence that HDDVD and BD are dead. If I buy a disc I want high quality. For 2 bucks on a throwaway show, 720p at a fair bitrate is okay.
If I want to own something I certainly won't "rent" it by downloading it. | |
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| dadkinsCan you do Blu?Premium,MVM
join:2003-09-26
Hercules, CA
kudos:18 | said by inteller:By the time one format is dominant, we'll all be downloading videos anyways. Uhm... my Blu-ray Discs are from 19GB to 45GB.
With current *average* broadband speeds... these file sizes are a rather formidable deterrent to any HD download service.
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 PhoenixAZGet A MacPremium
join:2004-01-04
Phoenix, AZ
kudos:1 | Sony Take on Apple? Oh Puh-leeze. Just recently they have been busted again for providing Rootkits for the game Bioshock!
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| dadkinsCan you do Blu?Premium,MVM
join:2003-09-26
Hercules, CA
kudos:18
3 edits | Re: Sony Take on Apple? SecuROM - Sony... Ok.
Here is something you need to read either way friend:
»arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20···kit.html
"This weekend news spread quickly that the PC version of Bioshock comes loaded with a rootkit. The only problem is, it isn't loaded with a rootkit, it's just your standard "let's punish our customers" anti-piracy tool. However, since rootkit accusations are very serious, we thought we'd look into it."
It's SecuROM and BioShock isn't the only game with it! 
EDIT: Sony - SecuROM.
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| | | dadkinsCan you do Blu?Premium,MVM
join:2003-09-26
Hercules, CA
kudos:18
1 edit | Re: Sony Take on Apple? It's not a Rootkit! As I have stated - and pointed you to the Arstechnica article!
BTW, 2K BOUGHT the protection scheme FROM Sony. Sony didn't force *ANY* game mfgr to select SecuROM.
LOL!
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join:2000-10-04
Glen Allen, VA | Re: Sony Take on Apple? said by dadkins:It's not a Rootkit! As I have stated - and pointed you to the Arstechnica article! BTW, 2K BOUGHT the protection scheme FROM Sony. Sony didn't force *ANY* game mfgr to select SecuROM. LOL! How dare you let facts get in the way of a good Sony bashing??!! Shame on you, dadkins... SHAME ON YOU! | |
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join:2003-09-26
Hercules, CA
kudos:18 | Re: Sony Take on Apple? said by R4M0N:said by dadkins:It's not a Rootkit! As I have stated - and pointed you to the Arstechnica article! BTW, 2K BOUGHT the protection scheme FROM Sony. Sony didn't force *ANY* game mfgr to select SecuROM. LOL! How dare you let facts get in the way of a good Sony bashing??!! Shame on you, dadkins... SHAME ON YOU! Sorry, My Bad!
LMAO!
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