Today, Ars Technica writes about the Sony rootkit fiasco (in case you’re a fan of the rootkit, try this). According to the story, the head of the RIAA, Cary Sherman, doesn’t see anything wrong with Sony’s actions. It’s just another way for a copyright owner to go about protecting their intellectual property. According to Sherman, the only problem with the rookit is that it has a security hole. Assuming it’s secure, Sherman endorses the use of secret, hidden software to ensure “fair use”.

Sounds fair to me.

At least we have lawyers coming to bat for us, the CD-buying public. The lawsuits are pouring in and I think Sony is in for a big hit, at least in public opinion if not also at their bottom line. Let’s hope the industry gets it eventually…

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