Microsoft to update Windows Media DRM

Posted on Wednesday, August 30 2006 @ 15:15 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck

Last week a program called FairUse4WM appeared on the web, enabling users to strip DRM from Windows Media 10 and 11 media files. In response, Microsoft confirmed yesterday that it will update Windows Media DRM to address the circumvention.

"Microsoft has long stated that no DRM system is impervious to circumvention--a position our content partners are aware of as well," the company said in a statement. "That is why we designed the Windows Media DRM system to be renewable, so that if such events occur the system can be refreshed to address them."

More info at PC World.

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Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.

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