Meta Blog Posted January 7, 2006 Report Share Posted January 7, 2006 I like Coldplay, so I'd be inclined to buy their new album X&Y -- but not under these conditions. Boing Boing has the scoop, including an image listing all the insane DRM (digital rights management) rules. Here's the gist:Coldplay's new CD comes with an insert that discloses all the rules enforced by the DRM they included on the disc. Of course, these rules are only visible after you've paid for the CD and brought it home, and as the disc's rules say, "Except for manufacturing problems, we do not accept product exchange, return or refund," so if you don't like the rules, that's tough.What are the other rules? Here are some gems: "This CD can't be burnt onto a CD or hard disc, nor can it be converted to an MP3" and "This CD may not play in DVD players, car stereos, portable players, game players, all PCs and... http://ObjectivismOnline.com/blog/archives/000542.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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