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Phil Baker :fedora: :freebsd:<p>The tl;dr: As stated in the host's predictions section of the video, over the air (OTA) TV in the US will cease to exist and the spectrum sold off to the highest bidder. A completely avoidable situation, but <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/DRM" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DRM</span></a> and <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/patents" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>patents</span></a> will end up killing something that Americans have taken for granted since the 1950s. <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/NextGenTV" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NextGenTV</span></a> <a href="https://youtu.be/sQVb62Cn_t8" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">youtu.be/sQVb62Cn_t8</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p>
Defective by Design<p>When we're as surrounded by streaming platforms as we are now, it's easy to forget that the DRM-free life still exists. Even now, there are dozens of record labels, publishers, and online retailers that refuse to abuse their customers. Learn about them in the Guide: <a href="https://u.fsf.org/1lr" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">u.fsf.org/1lr</span><span class="invisible"></span></a> <a href="https://hostux.social/tags/EndDRM" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EndDRM</span></a> <a href="https://hostux.social/tags/DRM" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DRM</span></a></p>
Defective by Design<p>"But think about the artists!" is a favorite refrain of so-called "intellectual property" enthusiasts (aka corporations.) Hear from one <a href="https://hostux.social/tags/DefectiveByDesign" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DefectiveByDesign</span></a> (DBD) guest writer and musician about how <a href="https://hostux.social/tags/DRM" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DRM</span></a> totally cramped his style: <a href="https://u.fsf.org/1rx" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">u.fsf.org/1rx</span><span class="invisible"></span></a> <a href="https://hostux.social/tags/EndDRM" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EndDRM</span></a> <a href="https://hostux.social/tags/Music" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Music</span></a></p>
IT News<p>How a Nephew's CD Burner Inspired Early Valve To Embrace DRM - Valve's early anti-piracy efforts, which eventually led to the Steam platform, wer... - <a href="https://slashdot.org/story/25/03/24/1939209/how-a-nephews-cd-burner-inspired-early-valve-to-embrace-drm?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&amp;utm_medium=feed" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">slashdot.org/story/25/03/24/19</span><span class="invisible">39209/how-a-nephews-cd-burner-inspired-early-valve-to-embrace-drm?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&amp;utm_medium=feed</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/drm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>drm</span></a></p>
eobet<p>I think <a href="https://oldbytes.space/tags/DRM" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DRM</span></a> is pushing me back to being a 🏴‍☠️ again, because it should be MY DIGITAL RIGHT to keep the stuff I bought, use any device I want and borrow and lend stuff as I wish. Artists/authors in need of money usually have donation links anyway. <a href="https://oldbytes.space/tags/FuckGreed" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>FuckGreed</span></a> <a href="https://oldbytes.space/tags/FuckCorporations" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>FuckCorporations</span></a></p>
IT News<p>How a Nephew's CD Burner Inspired Early Valve To Embrace DRM - Valve's early anti-piracy efforts, which eventually led to the Steam platform, wer... - <a href="https://slashdot.org/story/25/03/24/1939209/how-a-nephews-cd-burner-inspired-early-valve-to-embrace-drm?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&amp;utm_medium=feed" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">slashdot.org/story/25/03/24/19</span><span class="invisible">39209/how-a-nephews-cd-burner-inspired-early-valve-to-embrace-drm?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&amp;utm_medium=feed</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/drm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>drm</span></a></p>
Defective by Design<p>DRM ruins efforts at historical preservation. If all of our media is locked up in digital streaming platforms -- which will go under eventually -- how will it be preserved for future generations? Live DRM-free instead: <a href="https://u.fsf.org/1aj" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">u.fsf.org/1aj</span><span class="invisible"></span></a> <a href="https://hostux.social/tags/EndDRM" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EndDRM</span></a> <a href="https://hostux.social/tags/DRM" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DRM</span></a></p>
Korbs<p>"...including CC videos." That's pretty fucked up and probably the most fucked up thing YouTube has done so far since the war on adblockers. </p><p>This will, as usual, also affect YouTube frontend alternatives such as Invidious and Poke. </p><p>"Google is reportedly experimenting with forced DRM on all YouTube videos" - r/AfterVanced</p><p><a href="https://reddit.sudovanilla.org/r/AfterVanced/comments/1j9z0a5/google_is_reportedly_experimenting_with_forced/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">reddit.sudovanilla.org/r/After</span><span class="invisible">Vanced/comments/1j9z0a5/google_is_reportedly_experimenting_with_forced/</span></a></p><p><a href="https://social.sudovanilla.org/tags/drm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>drm</span></a> <a href="https://social.sudovanilla.org/tags/youtube" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>youtube</span></a></p>
Erik L. Midtsveen 🚩🏴<p>For-Profit (Creative) Software | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4mdMMu-3fc" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">youtube.com/watch?v=I4mdMMu-3f</span><span class="invisible">c</span></a></p><p><a href="https://social.linux.pizza/tags/NowWatching" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NowWatching</span></a> <a href="https://social.linux.pizza/tags/DRM" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DRM</span></a> <a href="https://social.linux.pizza/tags/Software" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Software</span></a> <a href="https://social.linux.pizza/tags/FreeSoftware" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>FreeSoftware</span></a> <a href="https://social.linux.pizza/tags/Restrictions" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Restrictions</span></a> <a href="https://social.linux.pizza/tags/Piracy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Piracy</span></a> <a href="https://social.linux.pizza/tags/Pirate" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Pirate</span></a> <a href="https://social.linux.pizza/tags/Artist" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Artist</span></a></p>
Defective by Design<p>When we're as surrounded by streaming platforms as we are now, it's easy to forget that the DRM-free life still exists. Even now, there are dozens of record labels, publishers, and online retailers that refuse to abuse their customers. Learn about them in the Guide: <a href="https://u.fsf.org/1lr" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">u.fsf.org/1lr</span><span class="invisible"></span></a> <a href="https://hostux.social/tags/EndDRM" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EndDRM</span></a> <a href="https://hostux.social/tags/DRM" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DRM</span></a></p>
thedæmonI finally installed FreeBSD back on my main system. Running 14.2 with custom drm-kmod amdgpu drivers for my 6750 XT from <a href="https://github.com/wulf7/drm-kmod/tree/5.15-lts-focal" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://github.com/wulf7/drm-kmod/tree/5.15-lts-focal</a> , as the ones that ship do not work with my GPU. <a href="https://hj.9fs.net?t=freebsd" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#freebsd</a> <a href="https://hj.9fs.net?t=amdgpu" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#amdgpu</a> <a href="https://hj.9fs.net?t=6750xt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#6750xt</a> <a href="https://hj.9fs.net?t=drm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#drm</a>-kmod <a href="https://hj.9fs.net?t=freebsd14" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#freebsd14</a><br>
dalonso<p>You Can Remove DRM From Your Digital Books, but It's Probably Illegal</p><p><a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/you-can-remove-drm-from-your-digital-books-but-its-probably-illegal" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">lifehacker.com/tech/you-can-re</span><span class="invisible">move-drm-from-your-digital-books-but-its-probably-illegal</span></a></p><p>También es ilegal según la legislación española.</p><p><a href="https://mas.to/tags/DRM" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DRM</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Copyright" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Copyright</span></a></p>
Defective by Design<p><a href="https://hostux.social/tags/DRM" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DRM</span></a> isn't just an annoyance -- it's a violation of your right to use the items you own as you see fit. Learn more about our Defective by Design campaign at <a href="http://defectivebydesign.org" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">http://</span><span class="">defectivebydesign.org</span><span class="invisible"></span></a>, and follow our campaign account at <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://hostux.social/@endDRM" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>endDRM</span></a></span></p>
AliveDevil<p>I fucking hate <a href="https://tauri.earth/tags/DRM" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DRM</span></a>/exclusives.<br>A <a href="https://tauri.earth/tags/Music" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Music</span></a> artist released an album in 2013: Regular CD, Bonus CD, Vinyl, iTunes.<br>The Bonus CD, Vinyl have one bonus track - that's fair, and I don't mind.<br>What's infuriating is the fact that this group also added an iTunes exclusive track to the iTunes Bonus CD album.<br>And 12 years later, the extended iTunes edition doesn't exist anymore, and the track is basically wiped from existence.</p><p>And the motivation for this album? Social criticism of "growth at all cost".</p>
Erik L. Midtsveen 🚩🏴<p>I'm not a fan of DRM, just like many others. It's frustrating how it limits our freedom to use and build upon creative works. DRM feels like it's holding back innovation and creativity.</p><p>❤ Follow: <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://hostux.social/@endDRM" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>endDRM</span></a></span>! </p><p><a href="https://social.linux.pizza/tags/DigitalRights" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DigitalRights</span></a> <a href="https://social.linux.pizza/tags/CreativeFreedom" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>CreativeFreedom</span></a> <a href="https://social.linux.pizza/tags/OpenCulture" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>OpenCulture</span></a> <a href="https://social.linux.pizza/tags/DRM" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DRM</span></a></p>
Defective by Design<p>When we're as surrounded by streaming platforms as we are now, it's easy to forget that the DRM-free life still exists. Even now, there are dozens of record labels, publishers, and online retailers that refuse to abuse their customers. Learn about them in the Guide: <a href="https://u.fsf.org/1lr" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">u.fsf.org/1lr</span><span class="invisible"></span></a> <a href="https://hostux.social/tags/EndDRM" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EndDRM</span></a> <a href="https://hostux.social/tags/DRM" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DRM</span></a></p>
Kevin Karhan :verified:<p><span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://literatur.social/@evanesca" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>evanesca</span></a></span> ist's <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/DRM" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DRM</span></a>-frei?</p>
Maddler :sarcasm: :antifa:<p>So, while I'm strongly convinced authors deserve to get fairly rewarded for their work I also want to break free of the Amazon (and more in general the <a href="https://mastodon.ie/tags/DRM" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DRM</span></a>) mess. I'm tired of not actually owning the content I pay for (I can't gift a book once I read it nor I can sell one I hate). Whenever possible I'll buy DRM free <a href="https://mastodon.ie/tags/ebooks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ebooks</span></a> (kudos for those writers who make them available!), for the others I've come to the conclusion of still downloading from other "sources" and then buy the physical version &gt;&gt;</p>
ITs History!Nice artworks over there and quite many users. TY for the invitation, but I can't provide tip 'n tricks when it comes to the latest <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/ADOBEy?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ADOBEy</a> software. Dropped out when they launched the <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/CC?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#CC</a> scam. <br> <br> Doesn't make sense to me help feeding their digital art machine with young and sometimes very talented noobs. Won't make it easier for them to get addicted to (very 1980s) old, quite expensive, and bad habits. <br> Think it's better if I encourage young artists to replace <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/DRM?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#DRM</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/IP?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#IP</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/BS?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#BS</a> with <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/FreeSoftware?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#FreeSoftware</a> like <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/Inkscape?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Inkscape</a> or <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/Krita?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Krita</a>, but that's just mho.
Terence Eden<p>Over the weekend, I received some vaguely threatening emails from someone who wanted to stop me from publishing my research into Readium's LCP DRM.</p><p>I've published both my findings *and* the emotionally manipulative messages they sent.</p><p><a href="https://shkspr.mobi/blog/2025/03/towards-extracting-content-from-an-lcp-protected-epub/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">shkspr.mobi/blog/2025/03/towar</span><span class="invisible">ds-extracting-content-from-an-lcp-protected-epub/</span></a></p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/DRM" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DRM</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ePub" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ePub</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/eBooks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>eBooks</span></a></p>