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  • From: rob AT robmyers.org
  • To: Discussion on the Creative Commons license drafts <cc-licenses AT lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: [cc-licenses] Zune Breaks CC
  • Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2006 20:02:09 +0100

(Via the libre society.)

http://www.medialoper.com/hot-topics/music/zunes-big-innovation-viral-drm/

"Zune's viral approach to DRM is in violation of all of Creative Commons
licenses. It'll be interesting to see how long it takes before someone
actually
challenges Microsoft on this."

This is an local area network equivalent to the webcasting right that WIPO are
trying to force through. Please can CC say something to Microsoft about this.

It is important to note that even parallel distibution language wouldn't fix
this problem: the Zune cannot distribute an unencumbered version alongside the
viral DRM-encumbered version.

The Zune is therefore a law-breaking engine that disregards the rights and the
business models of artists and that ignores the licenses on copyrighted works
in order to make money for Microsoft at the expense of the musicians whose
work
they are stealing. OK I don't believe that but you can imagine how the RIAA
would react if MS were similarly breaking their licenses.

- Rob.





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