We are not going to change the weaknesses in the technology by publishing the paper, ... The technology is weak. It would be widely defeated, quickly.
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it is normal for these types of papers to be presented, which discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the technologies.Edward Felten
It is not legitimate to undermine the user's desire to secure their own computer. I don't think they should be hiding files and programs and registry entries from the system administrator, ever.
Edward Felten
There is a concern that there is a tendency to lock down parts of the design to protect the flanks of the copy-protection system. That makes it harder for everyone, including Microsoft, to adapt to new uses.
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It's abundantly clear by now that no DRM system can stop serious pirates, ... A DRM system that stops serious pirates, and simultaneously gives broad leeway to ordinary users, is even harder to imagine.
Edward Felten
I think there are problems with compact disc copy protection that can't be resolved.
Edward Felten
People don't know what they can say and what they can write, ... The scientific community can't operate that way.
Edward Felten
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