Monday, November 21, 2005
State of Texas Suing Sony
Posted by Jason Dunn in "NEWS" @ 02:00 PM
"The state of Texas sued Sony BMG, alleging that the company "surreptitiously" installed spyware on personal computers through music CDs with a copy protection program. "Sony has engaged in a technological version of cloak and dagger deceit against consumers by hiding secret files on their computers," said Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott in a statement after suing under the state's anti-spyware law. "Consumers who purchased a Sony CD thought they were buying music. Instead, they received spyware that can damage a computer, subject it to viruses and expose the consumer to possible identity crime." Sony BMG, one of the world's biggest music companies, said last week it was ending the use of the software provided by a third-party vendor and allowing consumers who purchased CDs to exchange them for similar items without the software."
I don't support frivolous lawsuits, but in this instance I believe Sony needs to be pounded into the ground as an example to the other music labels so they understand what kinds of DRM they should not subject consumers to. Go Texas!
I don't support frivolous lawsuits, but in this instance I believe Sony needs to be pounded into the ground as an example to the other music labels so they understand what kinds of DRM they should not subject consumers to. Go Texas!
