DRM, or digital rights management, has been the scorn of digital media for as long as there has been digital media. Meant to curb piracy, there is actually no evidence at all that DRM stops people from illegally sharing copyrighted material. What DRM does do, however, is infuritate consumers, stifle creativity, and help large corporations crush small, indepedent operations. While DRM is largely gone from the world of music, it is a huge problem in the world of e-books, as most of the major book sellers, including Amazon and Apple, use it to "protect" their digital books.
So, to fight against this, Defective by Design has made today Day Against DRM. They're hosting events and encouraging people to sign their petition in order to spread awareness. If you'd like to find out more about DRM, here's a really good article laying out some of the basics.
Oh, and of course, Day Against DRM isn't the only holiday today; so May the Fourth be with you!
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