Record company criticized over hidden copy-protection code for Windows
I was informed of this by a friend, and it’s making the news big-time and there is no way to avoid it. If any of you have bought Sony/BMG CD’s that have copy protection codes installed in them (mainly those CD’s that have been released over the last 8 months or so, then you at least need to be informed if you have played them on your computer (I believe Windows-based only does it apply!)
Here is just one article at MSNBC: Click Here To Read
And more recently at Sci-Tech Today: Click Here
Here is Sony’s Statement: SOFTWARE UPDATES/ PLUG-INS
November 2, 2005 – This Service Pack removes the cloaking technology component that has been recently discussed in a number of articles published regarding the XCP Technology used on SONY BMG content protected CDs. This component is not malicious and does not compromise security. However to alleviate any concerns that users may have about the program posing potential security vulnerabilities, this update has been released to enable users to remove this component from their computers.
For those who want to do tons of research: Click Here
In an effort to allay fears, Sony is offering a patch to uninstall the cloaking technology which you can find here along with Sony’s message. Use at your own discretion after research is done. To download the software Sony is offering: Click Here
But then again: Click Here And Keep Informed Personally, I will probably never play a CD in my computer again! But then, I rarely ever have, so no big whoop on my part! (Thank you, oh Divine Dutchie!)
Love, Mister D
PS: Don’t write me about it. Write Sony!
