Comment Don't let Sony off the Hook! (Score 1) 509
Even if they make available a method to remove the "cloaking" of their DRM system, they still have a huge installed base whose users may or may not be aware of what is running on their PC. There exists a huge physical inventory of CDs that will install this software. Are they going to recall these CDs?
Even if they do, Sonys crudely crafted system is still eating, according to reports, single digit % of CPU on their installed base. The installation of this software is in violation of consumer expectation and possibly the law as well.
This forum has exposed the "rootkit" element of their system, and they have backed off amazingly quickly for an organization of their size. This forum needs to hit back fast on the issues that are not as easily addressed by them: huge installed base and how they are going to undo what they have done, the leaching of resources on that installed base, and the huge inventory of unsold CDs awaiting to unleash this on unsuspecting consumers.
I'd go with recall of the CDs. Only that would demonstrate their commitment to remediating this problem.
Even if they do, Sonys crudely crafted system is still eating, according to reports, single digit % of CPU on their installed base. The installation of this software is in violation of consumer expectation and possibly the law as well.
This forum has exposed the "rootkit" element of their system, and they have backed off amazingly quickly for an organization of their size. This forum needs to hit back fast on the issues that are not as easily addressed by them: huge installed base and how they are going to undo what they have done, the leaching of resources on that installed base, and the huge inventory of unsold CDs awaiting to unleash this on unsuspecting consumers.
I'd go with recall of the CDs. Only that would demonstrate their commitment to remediating this problem.
