Tuxiscool Posted May 15, 2003 Report Share Posted May 15, 2003 Well, it looks like we don't have to worry anymore about DRM This is because of a new feature in the upcoming 2.6 kernel Taken from http://humorix.org/articles/nov01/two-point-six.shtml Get ready for "Attackster", a module that implements Digital Rights Management protocols and detects any attempt to copy or use unauthorized material. Upon detection, the kernel will send a barrage of e-mails to RIAA or MPAA World Headquarters informing them of the violation. But this is a Good Thing! First, the messages will say "A copyright violation has occured at [date/time]" but won't reveal the identity of the user. More importantly, the trillions of messages sent per day will act as a Distributed Denial of Service Attack against the bad guys, sending their computer systems to a grinding halt. Linus will say, "This is exactly what Hollywood wants. If they can't handle the strain of Linux's new DRM features, then tough!" Im not sure if this information is completely reliable but i am keeping my hopes up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted May 15, 2003 Report Share Posted May 15, 2003 Yep, I can't wait until the patch to prevent my computer from emailing anyone I don't want it to comes out so I can apply it when they do this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michel Posted May 15, 2003 Report Share Posted May 15, 2003 :D :D :D :D :D :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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