TheAbandonwareGuy wrote:New camcorders have DRM?
So now my games, my ink cartridges, AND my camcorders have DRM? Next thing you know my car will be locked to one owner and rendered useless by some server shut down in 20 years.
Fuck DRM, seriously.
Just a note to you.. if anyone buys a modern car made after 2004 and has a loan on it, they -DO- install DRM in the car, or payment protection. Also known as a "Black Box" in your car for the duration of the loan. If you're late on a payment they can remotely send a shutdown code, even while you're driving it, and tell it to turn off the engine. They also have GPS tracking in it and they'll dispatch a repo person to repossess it without your knowledge or permission.
This is not speculation or "Tin foil hat, omg big brother is watching." this is a real, documented fact. All new cars sold today do this. They also record your GPS movements without your permission. And some companies will stipulate in the leasing agreement (if you're leasing) that if they record you speeding excessively, they can and will terminate the lease agreement, and make you return the vehicle.
The only way around it is to buy an older car used and pay cash for the full price. I believe it's 2004 and older.
I know this subject warrants a different thread and is off topic, just thought I'd let you know. DRM is real, it fucking sucks and I hate it. And it's why we're keeping our old 1996 car running as long as possible.