> On 06/02/07, Andrew Bowden <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > On 06/02/07, Andrew Bowden <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > And yet it's still used... > > > > Doesn't that say something? > > > It says that record execs are stupid, but we all knew that already. > > > > I was going more for a "it might be broken by some, but it's good enough > > for 'purpose'". > > And what is that purpose, exactely?
Deterring the general public from blatant file-sharing. Yes, it's beatable, but there are hoops to jump through before that file you've just download can be usefully shared, which the majority won't bother with. It's a first step. Security is almost never a simple choice between absolute protection or none. Tim -- IMPORTANT NOTICE: The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential and may also be privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately and do not disclose the contents to any other person, use it for any purpose, or store or copy the information in any medium. Thank you. - Sent via the backstage.bbc.co.uk discussion group. To unsubscribe, please visit http://backstage.bbc.co.uk/archives/2005/01/mailing_list.html. Unofficial list archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/backstage@lists.bbc.co.uk/
