In my old class blog, I have actually talked about DRM before. Last year this time, it was a breakthrough for DRM as some companies started to sell their digital content without any DRM protection.
One year later, how is the market like? iTunes continues to provide some tracks without DRM protection. Within last year, the other online music seller “Amazon.com” also started their online music store and providing DRM-free music file. Earlier this year, Warner Music has gone DRM free as well.
One interesting thing that I heard a student today is ”I still prefer the illegal way”. I am not going to argue on this but I think put it simple it is highly relied on how do you value the piece of art that you are interested in.
If you can afford it, buy it. If not, it doesn’t mean that you have to enjoy it by all means. You will not rob a car if you don’t want to afford it. Why would you want to do that on digital files? Just because it is easier? We should think about it in depth.
However, it is highly related to your financial situation as well. Studying and working is different. When you leave college, start working, maybe your mind would change.
For more details about DRM, you may read here.
