RSSMedia's NMT Blog

Security issues have long dogged legitimate online services offering music. The Napster To Go service mentioned previously seems to be vulnerable to highjacking, allowing users to get almost limitless numbers of tracks for one monthly fee. As the Napster spokeswoman in the CNN report says, though, any system (even the new DVD protection system) is susceptible to circumvention. In preparing for your exam you should reflect on whether legitimate consumers have a right to be annoyed at digital rights management systems. Also, collect statistics to show the increasing importance of download and DVD sales to institutions - it is arguable that they have more need than ever to do what they can to maximise (and protect) revenue streams.