March 20, 2003
More on Threat Models
Ren Bucholz of the EFF responds to Felten’s (and my) thoughts about threat models.
He’s got a good point that the Napsterization model, which includes bulletproof DRM (presumably), does encompass casual copying as well. Furthermore, he makes the point that DRM is reshaping how people think about their relationship to digital media and that it might not be worth trying to negotiate with the RIAA/MPAA on this point.
At the same time, it is worth noting that, generally, you do forfeit some benefits by going to the Napsterization model. First, you don’t get the benefit of having to spend LESS money on trying to create the holy grail of digital media: bulletproof DRM. Second, you frustrate more consumers. The stricter the DRM, the more likely it is that all uses are restricted.
Filed by Derek Slater at 8:49 am under General news
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