FN-FORUM: Advice on DRM needed

date posted 6th November 2007 10:27

A client has asked me to look into the possibility of implementing an
itunes-like domain rights management system on a forthcoming music
downloads part of his website.

Knowing little about it I approached it with an open mind and soon
discovered it is a very controversial subject.

I have read Steve Job's open letter where he says he would take it off
itunes if the record companies did not insist on it and I've also read
the series of Guardian articles by Cory Doctorow who is vehemently
opposed to the concept.

I conclude that DRM is a bad idea because, in essence, it inconveniences
the honest people who have paid for the music while not stopping
dishonest people from stealing it.

Is that about it? Has anyone here had a positive experience of using or
implementing such a system or are there any important articles I should
read on the subject?

Regards,
Vicki