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Originally posted by deanjo View PostBlocking use of items such as virtual drives is a form of copy protection. DRM uses "authorization" from a party outside of your system to allow the program to function. It must "bless" your install.
@Remco
SecuROM is the poster child for DRM - copy protection is the least of your problems. It didn't come with an uninstaller originally, it required you to activate your game online and limited your activations to one machine (BioShock), and it can require you to activate your game every 10 days (Mass Effect). I agree though, it's all just a continuation and the only difference is perception.
(For the record I own both games.)
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Originally posted by Joe Sixpack View PostDRM is a generic term - it isn't nearly as specific as you are trying to define it. It's implemented in different ways because of different types of media (movies, music, and games). Explain to me how copy protection isn't a form of "Digital Rights Management".
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Originally posted by FireBurn View PostI do like having pretty box sets (whether it's games, books, DVDs or blurays) but for ease of use having a file on your PC is often easier
My legal British copy of the Final Destination in 3D won't work on my American PS3. There's no bluray player for linux so I booted into Windows on a separate drive to watch it. Unfortunately it won't play because of a problem with HDCP - it asks me to connect up via VGA rather than HDMI because of it. I very nearly downloaded it from Pirate Bay.
I don't think the dodgy downloads have subtitles for the hard of hearing though, which was a must as one of my friends is deaf. We ended up watching Total Recall instead.
I think I've just gone off topic
And I don't want to have the same kind of problem with steam. Esp if they just randomly remove things like people are saying.
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Originally posted by b15hop View PostAnd I don't want to have the same kind of problem with steam. Esp if they just randomly remove things like people are saying.
I think that's a little too much power for valve; they may dress it up nicely, but they have more control over your content than most other DRM schemes.
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If Steam comes to Linux ...
I'll be the happiest Linux user. As of recently my PC buying habits have consisted of seeing a game on Steam for a GREAT price and then checking to see if it will run in wine and then buying it if so.
Personally, I think Steam for Linux would be the best thing since sliced bread. I vote with my wallet and I'm ready for some Voting.
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Originally posted by Dragonlord View PostRoot-Kits trying to take the freedom away which Linux gave you back? No thanks.
Whatever they do, it'll be restricted to user-space. Worst case would probably be an online-check every time you run the game.
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