DRM is a very difficult issue and is nebulously defined at best. In the cases I've been aware of it has had a very negative reception by both media and the public. Following the technical side of it, I am very negatively impressed by the concept and goals. So I'd second Daniel's suggestion that OOo list specific features rather than voluntarily take on such an unappealing mantle.
I was reading up on DRM again this weekend and consider that it has more potential for abuse than for legitimate uses, especially in the area of censorship or monitoring. Widespread DRM would make it difficult if not practically impossible for many things, including whistle blowing. Enron or the Saving & Loans scandals would not have been possible. None of that is good for your investment (taxes) in the government or retirement.
DRM's not good for your wallet here and now either. Proprietary devices, proprietary interfaces, copy protection, and restricted functionality pave the way for rental and service charges where you will be paying monthly or per session for every "computer controlled consumer electronics device", application or data stream.
"My fear is that Pd [DRM] will lead us down a road where our
computers are no longer our computers, but are instead owned
by a variety of factions and companies all looking for a
piece of our wallet." -- Bruce Schneier
-- http://www.schneier.com/crypto-gram-0208.htmlFeature list good. DRM bad for liberty and democracy...
-Lars
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