sony signed a sonic fingerprint deal with audiblemagic in similar attempt to lock down content. i wish could say the people won't stand for it but recent observations give me pause. banking customers seem to have no problems inking thier thumprints on the front of checks to "protect against fraud" while ignoring the real criminals who run the banks. it wouldn't surprise me to see shoppers in wallyworld putting up with something like this riaa scheme to "keep prices falling," while steadfastly overlooking the crooks in the riaa and congress who pilfer thier pockets.
it's our job to save them from thier own apathy.
- js.