DRM and Root Kits

For those that may not know, some music CDs force you to install a media player, before allowing you to play the CD on your computer. A licensing dialog box will appear and once you click Yes or I Accept - you're done.

The root kit remains on your system indefinitely, phoning home (the record company) with information about what you're listening to, how often, if you're burning discs, etc.

Same thing with some DVDs, before playing on your computer's DVD player/burner, you're enticed to install their player, so you can access extra features.

In both cases, you may install DRM software or a root kit that can not only monitor what you do with your computer, but disable burning programs. The latter is especially true when attempting to copy a DVD.

So, user beware and tread cautiously. Carefully consider what other extras you're being asked to install. Afterall, aren't all of the movie-related extras already contained within the DVD? What more could there possibly be?

When you're presented with a screen of text, carefully read it prior to clicking Yes. You just might regret not doing so.