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Article #82612Re: Amazon.com users hate "Spore" DRM
From: CoinSpin
Date: Mon, 08 Sep 2008 20:26
Date: Mon, 08 Sep 2008 20:26
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WDS wrote: > 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. > The only difference being you aren't only given 3 keys to your house and told "this is all you get." And every time you enter your house one of the keys breaks... heh CoinSpin
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