right to print from cd...revokable...?

[Nigel_Anscombe]

Hi Noel,

Originally Posted by Noel_Carboni

Since so many are now web-connected, how about an encrypted disc running a program that calls home (i.e., to your computer) to ask permission to display an image... -Noel

You could probably get something built that uses the Interlok technology like DXO, that would be popular.

Out of context, but quoting a certain Noel Carboni.

Originally Posted by Noel_Carboni

... software with malware add-ons to prevent theft (especially those that invade your system in such an intrusive manner) is just plain wrong. I encourage everyone to boycott the software until the manufacturer sees the light ....

It would probably be better if (D)igital (R)ights (M)anagement capability were built into the media file format, the way it is with music.

It would probably have to be freely available in either web browsers or something like Abode Acrobat to be accepted.

Regards
Nigel

[Ronald Garrett]

I have found a product, a commercial one, thus expensive, that is susposed to offer the same kind of protection as movies or music. It hasn't arrived yet, but I am definitely going to try it.

I don't understand how just making the keycode good for one day and requiring internet activation won't work. Could someone exolain how that simple process would aid piracy?

Boy, it's tough being an electronic dummy sometimes.

[Ed Gerson]

Once people drag and drop and/or email your image it's gone. Or is it? Could metadata contain a lock on the image? I am curious.

[michaelnotar]

curious to know my problem relates/plays with the idea that a lack of a contract stipulates unlimited use..... i had heard that about commercial shoots that usually involve a usage contract.

[Noel_Carboni]

Okay, Nigel, good point.

However, I think there's a big difference betwen software that installs "watchdog" algorithms on your computer without permission, and a program that requests permission from home base to release photo information for use.

-Noel

[Ronald Garrett]

Imagine you were the judge in a suit over image rights.

First thing I would be interested in is points of law.

1. Did you include copyright data on images?
2. Do you have a signed contract that specifically forbids other than personal use?
3.Does your slideshow include a page specifically forbiding unauthorized use?
4. If available, why did you not use software that limits said unauthorized use?

Dunno, the above is how I would think.

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