CNET: Linux is considering adding copyright management technology

Article title: CNET: Linux is considering adding copyright management technology. Linux is a technology channel of the IT lab in China. Includes basic categories such as desktop applications, Linux system management, kernel research, embedded systems, and open source.
CNET News Zone: John Borland
　　
Linux operating system founder Liuns Torvald made another new idea on Tuesday, in a major Linux Mail group, put forward a controversial proposal: in the Linux operating system, the technology of digital rights management (DRM) should not be ruled out. DRM technology identifies or locks identities to prevent unauthorized duplication of digital content.
　　
　　
　　
In some open source code and free software circles, technologies such as DRM or some authentication methods are often seen as infringing the freedom advocated by this circle. In Torvalds's speech, Torvalds adopted a more pragmatic approach. Torvald thinks that Linux is an operating system, not a political movement. everyone should be able to do whatever they want.
　　
　　
　　
Torvalds pointed out in the Linux core program's contact group that "I may not like DRM myself .」 「 But I'm standing in the seat of oppenhine, the host of the atomic bomb program. I don't want to do this on Linux
　　
　　
　　
Some political strategies. I think users can use Linux to do anything they want, or even something I may not agree .」
　　
　　
　　
This speech and some subsequent discussions have made the issue that was originally in the open source code community a reality.
　　
　　
　　
Software companies and hardware development vendors of proprietary systems dominated by Microsoft and Intel are initiating a number of so-called trusted computing plans. These companies that support Trusted Computing claim that this will protect users' computers from viruses or Trojans. For example, Microsoft's Palladium program is an architecture that integrates authentication and identification into hardware and operating systems.
　　
　　
　　
Some developers who open the original code suspect that some programs that open the original code may not be executed on the so-called standard computer. Others are afraid that such authentication will only allow large media companies such as producers and record companies to enhance user control over the use of digital content.
　　
　　
　　
In his discussion, Torvalds also admitted that if DRM is built into the operating system, the owners of media content such as Disney will be able to make a big difference. Torvalds also pointed out that having trustworthy software is also a very important goal, and they will not be separated.
　　
　　
　　
Torvalds said, "there is no difference in technology, just an intentional difference. The intention is just how you interpret it .」 "This is why I have not blocked the so-called" improper "use. This is because, once improper use is prohibited, legitimate use is also prohibited .」
　　
　　
　　
Torvalds's speech immediately aroused debate. These disputes include the functions of DRM in the Linux operating system, or the policy to allow DRM. Many people also agree with Torvalds's pragmatic approach, but others are skeptical for technical or social reasons.
　　
　　
　　
Werner Almesberger said in his response, "as Linus pointed out, using DRM has the method we want to use and improper usage .」 「 If we endorse DRM, we just make a bad decision to make improper usage popular, but the good is only a little bit .」
　　
　　
　　
Torvalds previously ruled on difficult legal issues. For example, Torvalds once allowed the Linux operating system core to resort to exclusive software modules. In some cases, this is an important issue. for example, some display card companies may want to support Linux, but do not want to control the release of internal software.
　　
　　
　　
DRM is good or bad for Linux, and relevant discussions are continuing. Although Torvalds has influenced the entire community and stabilized his opinions, Torvalds later said that he is willing to be persuaded by different opinions.
　　
　　
　　
Torvalds pointed out in a letter to CNET News.com that "One reason for this is that we hope we can get a response .」 「 I reserve the right to change the decision before the discussion arises .」 (Huang Chen Zhe)