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Hardly the same thing as self-modifying code...

SMC is code that modifies itself in memory whilst running. Applying an update is hardly the same thing.

The ability to perform updates automatically is hardly new. Granted, it is unusual to "force" users into updating, but I would imagine this is part and parcel of the agreement with the music industry. Should the DRM get cracked, Urge can automatically update the software with a new DRM.

You people need to start looking at the needs of the industry ALONGSIDE the needs of the user. A good example of this is iTunes. The DRM in version 5.x of the software can be easily removed, whereas the DRM in version 6 cannot. Apple do not force users to update, but they DO make it impossible for earlier releases of their iTunes software to work with the music store. They also make it hard (impossible?) to remove the later version and downgrade to an earlier verions (i.e v6 > v5). If they do not protect the integrity of the DRM, then the music industry will simply not allow them to have the recordings. What use is a music download site that has no music?

Posted by: Scrat   Posted on: 05/17/06 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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