A recent posting to the lkml noted a kernel panic in the most recent 2.4 kernel caused when reading a copy-protected audio CD. The IDE maintainer, Andre Hedrick was quick to note that while a panic should not happen under normal circumstances, certain devices can detect an attempt to copy a copy-protected disk, and will attempt to stop the action, even if it means crashing the system. Andre added, "Asking me to make it so you or anyone else can bypass copy-content-protection is out of the question. If you do not ask the device to do bad things, then it will not do bad things back at you." He went on to add, "I agree this is silly but the DMCA/RIAA/MPAA and company are out to hurt people and their rights. [...] These people are sneaky and in the dark." The problematic drive in question was manufactured by Sony, a company notorious for its "aggressive anti-piracy stance". Andre went so far as to suggest, "Make a note, DON'T BUY SONY CDRW Products." |
