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Article #82611Re: Amazon.com users hate "Spore" DRM
From: WDS
Date: Mon, 08 Sep 2008 20:19
Date: Mon, 08 Sep 2008 20:19
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On Sep 8, 2:17 pm, Wolfing <wolfi...@gmail.com> wrote: > The whole point is that DRM does *nothing* to stop pirating. The DRM- > less cracked game was available 4!! days before it was released in > North America. So those who pirated the game were and still are > playing the game not caring about how many computers they install it > on, or if they can safely upgrade their video card or hard drive > without the game thinking this is a new installation. DRM is like locks on your house. It won't keep out a pro or something who REALLY wants in but it will dissuade the casual thief.
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