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PlaysForSure DRM Mutates Into “Certified for Windows Vista”

9:20AM December 13, 2007 | Matt Buchanan

pfs.jpgMicrosoft probably thinks they’re making things easier by rebranding its PlaysForSure DRM as simply “Certified for Windows Vista,” the sticker that’s slapped on all manner of gear and software. But they’re not—they’re folding apples into oranges, making for an even bigger flustercuck. Cue confused customers wondering whether newly “certified for Vista” media players will work on XP and why tracks loaded up with FairPlay DRM don’t work on their “certified” gear. “Does iTunes not work with Vista?” Sigh. [Microsoft]


Comments

  • Jon

    December 13, 2007 at 7:30 PM

    Yet more proof that DRM is a bad idea. It only confuses consumers.

  • Jamie

    February 2, 2009 at 6:57 PM

    Struth! Damn straight Jon-bo.

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