Thursday, November 10, 2005
Ok, This Is Really My Last Post On Sony's DRM Fiasco
Posted by Ed Hansberry in "OFF-TOPIC" @ 12:15 PM
I said yesterday that would be my last post on Sony's rootkit/DRM fiasco, but I just had to update you on a few things.
• First, Sophos has identified an exploit that will use the rootkit Sony installs.
• More important that that, Sophos has released their own tool that will remove the rootkit and prohibit further installation. :rock on dude!: Get it while it lasts because I am sure the Sony legal team has warmed up their motion filing machine to ban the tool's use as there is no doubt they will claim it violates Sony's rights. Sony claims they want to help you remove the app, but after reading the steps involved, I'd be more inclined to reformat my hard drive than allow Sony ActiveX controls on my machine that send data back to Sony. :idontthinkso:
• Trend Micro calls the rootkit what it is, an infestation. :rotfl:
• Did you know the EULA that comes with the music requires you to delete the music from your PC if you lose the CD, prohibits you from listening to it in certain countries and requires you to delete it should you file bankruptcy?
You just can't make stuff this stupid up. :roll:
• First, Sophos has identified an exploit that will use the rootkit Sony installs.
• More important that that, Sophos has released their own tool that will remove the rootkit and prohibit further installation. :rock on dude!: Get it while it lasts because I am sure the Sony legal team has warmed up their motion filing machine to ban the tool's use as there is no doubt they will claim it violates Sony's rights. Sony claims they want to help you remove the app, but after reading the steps involved, I'd be more inclined to reformat my hard drive than allow Sony ActiveX controls on my machine that send data back to Sony. :idontthinkso:
• Trend Micro calls the rootkit what it is, an infestation. :rotfl:
• Did you know the EULA that comes with the music requires you to delete the music from your PC if you lose the CD, prohibits you from listening to it in certain countries and requires you to delete it should you file bankruptcy?
You just can't make stuff this stupid up. :roll:
