1. DRM

2. History Began since the 70’s Originally started on Floppys
Ruined Value of Software
Software touted being not copy protected.

3. Off-Disk Protection Codewords Code Wheels Manual Reference
Difficult to copy sheets.
Dongles

4. Back to On Disk Advance of CDs Burners were expensive, as were CDs
False TOCs
False Files

5. To Off Disk Again CD Keys
Couldn’t use updating or online software features
Unique to the program.
Gave with the software.
Later had limited usage

6. Software Solutions Pt 1 Safedisc Securom Basic check for CD
Easily broken
Securom
More Aggressive software
May not work with virtual drives
Took longer to crack.

7. Software Solutions Pt. 2 Starforce
Most aggressive of Software solutions
Claimed to cause damage to computers.
Difficult to remove from computer
Claimed to have rootkits
Massive backlash by users.

8. Modern DRM Pt. 1 DEGRADE / Altering Alters the program during runtime
Subtle and hidden
Seems like a bug
Eventually becomes unusable.
Primarily in video games

9. Modern DRM Pt. 2 Limited Activation
Disallows the keys from being authorized X times.
Difficult to Revoke
Can sometimes be overly aggressive.
Changes in hardware can cause a new authorization

10. Modern DRM Pt. 3 Online Only Usage
Requires internet connectivity to function
Program authorizes at all times.
Can cause lag in personal usage elements
Loss of internet can cause loss of program usage.

11. Modern DRM Pt. 4 Online Distribution
Requires the Internet to receive Program
Usually requires the internet to start program
Some have offline mode
Distributer holds onto software license.
Sometimes has secondary DRM

12. Pros and Cons Pro Con Protects Software Prevents Illegal Copying
Overly Aggressive DRM can hurt consumer
Can prevent actual usage of program.

13. Future of DRM Cloud Based DRM Subscription Fees.
What if the server goes down?
What is the user purchasing?