Sony DRM rootkit debacle continues |
Mark Russinovich, the guy who broke the disturbing story of Sony somewhat covertly installing a rootkit (see Fascinating tale of DRM hell) as part of their DRM strategy, received a response from First 4. And then he offers a detailed counterpoint essentially echoing other experts that it was too little, too late:
Instead of admitting fault for installing a rootkit and installing it without proper disclosure, both Sony and First 4 Internet claim innocence. By not coming clean they are making clear to any potential customers that they are a not only technically incompetent, but also dishonest.
I see predatory fins circling. Sony better get out of this bloody water in a hurry. Already this rootkit has been exploited by World of Warcraft gamers for cheating. But apparently if you bury this type of sleazy activity in a long winded EULA, it could be legal, so maybe the Jaws Dream Team in a three piece suits will have to keep feasting on plankton.
Last night I was looking at digital cameras as we have been looking to get a new one. I saw one that looked cool, had good features and the price was right. Unfortunately it was from Sony and I’m not in the buy something from Sony mood lately. Yeah, I’m pissed at you, Sony over this total BS. You taunt me with that uber sexy PSP and then do screwed up stuff like this DRM rootkit mess which makes me nervous about hooking anything from you into our network. A blessing and a curse. Medusa. Damn you.
Last time this came up, A fellow blogger, Adam wondered in the comments area: “Isn’t it getting time to boycott Sony?”
I’m sure feeling that way, Adam. Guess one positive thing here (for online music fans) is Sony is making the online music scene look safer than buying their CDs.
Update 11/9/2005: A class action lawsuit against Sony has already been filed in California, and this Washington Post piece indicates another one is likely in New York.
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[…] Nice to see that EMI, another of the world’s largest recording companies, is taking the Sony DRM fiasco to point out that they don’t do this to their customers. This has become a PR disaster. […]
Pingback by Make You Go Hmm: » EMI says no rootkits from our CDs — November 8, 2005 @ 10:25 am PST
Sony is discontinuing, at least temporarily, this DRM technology as a precautionary measure. Clearly Sony must be concerned with our welfare. However, there is no mention in the news release of RECALLING these CDs and providing customers with replacement CDs. Until these CDs are vaporized, they are a threat. Sony must RECALL the DRM CDs.
Comment by Steve — November 11, 2005 @ 10:51 pm PST
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Pingback by Make You Go Hmm: » Sony recalls CDs, offers swap to customers — November 15, 2005 @ 4:04 pm PST
[…] We bought a laptop for our son last week. We went with Gateway. I saw a really nice looking laptop beside it and then stopped when I saw the brand. I hesitate whenever the word Sony is on anything these days. It’s a bad taste from their rootkit debacle and the fact that they don’t seem to be the best value or hold good longevity any more. […]
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