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Why DRM Cannot Open Up New Business Models

Why DRM Cannot Open Up New Business Models: “An anonymous reader writes ‘Techdirt has a cool post up that doesn’t just explain why DRM is bad, but gives a really interesting economic explanation for why DRM cannot create successful new business models. Since the RIAA and MPAA keep insisting that DRM will create new business models, it’s useful to see an argument for why that’s basically impossible.’ As the article says, anyone can create a ‘new’ business model. Creating a successful ‘new’ business model is what is so elusive here.

(Via Slashdot.)