Digital Rights Management is used to protect copyright on things such as music and films. Many people illegally download music from peer to peer file sharing networks online. Some state that this is a problem for the Music Industry as it means they are losing money. It is argued that using DRM is the way to save the music industry as it means that more people are paying for music, as music protected by DRM cannot be shared with many people, which will help reduce piracy. This means that artists and record companies will receive money for their music. However, it can also be argued that DRM is not the best way to save the music industry as there are still many ways to get around it. Also, depending on where the music is downloaded from affects the compatibility with music players, which puts many people at a disadvantage. There are many arguments for and against DRM as there are many pros and cons related to it.
Monday, 7 April 2008
Week 6 - Is DRM the best way to save the Music Industry?
Digital Rights Management is used to protect copyright on things such as music and films. Many people illegally download music from peer to peer file sharing networks online. Some state that this is a problem for the Music Industry as it means they are losing money. It is argued that using DRM is the way to save the music industry as it means that more people are paying for music, as music protected by DRM cannot be shared with many people, which will help reduce piracy. This means that artists and record companies will receive money for their music. However, it can also be argued that DRM is not the best way to save the music industry as there are still many ways to get around it. Also, depending on where the music is downloaded from affects the compatibility with music players, which puts many people at a disadvantage. There are many arguments for and against DRM as there are many pros and cons related to it.
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Many would argue that DRM is an inconvenience to law abiding consumers while those who have a desire to pirate will easily find a way around it anyway!
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