INDICARE : Intrusive DRM: The cases of Sony BMG, StarForce and Microsoft

Very informative essay!

Link: INDICARE : Intrusive DRM: The cases of Sony BMG, StarForce and Microsoft.

"Abstract: Recently, DRM has attracted broader public attention. The debate was triggered by the news that Sony BMG released selected CDs with copy protection that installed a rootkit affecting the owner’s operating system. However, this was not the first time content providers had decided to employ invasive copy protection systems. These cases show that companies employing DRM systems with deep impact do so at the cost of their consumers’ interests...."