Microsoft DRM means no BitTorrent Media for OS X

I don't like the idea of paying for a download where the bandwidth is basically subsidized by the users themselves.

With iTunes, for example, I know that part of my $0.99 is going to support the infrastructure that will deliver a file quickly, securely, and reliably.

Although BitTorrent is usually reliable, I have had some issues with certain trackers going down, corrupted files, and hardware problems (Torrents can put a heavy load on routers/WAPs).

That, and the concept of "renting" a downloaded file is just ridiculous.

Who effin' cares whether or not we have more options for DRM'd content downloads? Even if it was compatible on a Mac I wouldn't use it for anything.

You would think that a load of big retailers and producers would band together to set up their own DRM solution. Sure it would involve work and money but they seemingly want control of everything so why tie themselves to Microsoft?

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Wow... To be perfectly honest I never thought about that way. Good point.

@Kishor Gurtu - I was thinking the same way. How can a third party include Apple users? If you want to put DRM on your content, you have to either roll your own or use a third party which will license it to you. Apple won't license Fairplay to anyone, so Apple users are pretty much screwed out of getting any DRM content that isn't from Apple. Our only option is to wait and see if Microsoft will port their DRM to Mac OS.

The one who dies with the least DRM'd media on their box wins, anyway... .

I agree with #4, Steve's stuborness will drive a lot of customers away.

The letter to remove DRM was just a cop out, we all know thats not going to happen any time soon.

@Kishor Gurtu:

You might have a point if Apple didn't provide Fairplay compatibility for Windows. Microsoft makes no such effort with their DRM.

Since His Steveness won't share "Fairplay", Microsoft is the only DRM option available.

Yeah, I think the BitTorrent Entertainment site you have in the link is faulty. You may want to update it by adding the second 'r', as #2 said.