Sony CD DRM

Hmm... ripping CDs to create my mp3 collection is such a long and boring task. I'm up to 3.48 GB now. Teaching myself how to get around copy protections was sure fun. Some of those copy-protected CDs install rootkits on your computer without your permission. That and your CD's software communicates to Sony via the Internet every time you play it.

Using spyware is definitely not a justified way to control piracy. Yet another strike against Sony in my book! Definitely don't blame the artists; it's not their fault. Some artists, such as Switchfoot and Dave Matthews Band, are opposed to the copy-protection measures and have posted ways around it.