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Even though Gabe Newell and Valve are behind the biggest distribution system for game downloads in the world, Aladdin's John Gunn (of ex-VistionTek, ex-3dfx, and ex-STB fame) calls Gabe a "noob."
Gabe is basically talking about DRM being a problem and Gunn does not like that, well because he works for a company that profits off your DRM headache. Gunn says:
He however offers NO PROOF to back up his statement of "fact."
John then goes on to talk up Gabe as a personal connection and use the word "pwned" so as to not look like a total dickhead. (I can say "dickhead" here right? Sure. Why not if it fits?)
The FTC has an upcoming conference focusing on DRM in which Gunn will be involved in.
However, his errant remarks on the subject software DRM and software piracy reveal that he is a bit of a noob in this particular area.
Gabe is basically talking about DRM being a problem and Gunn does not like that, well because he works for a company that profits off your DRM headache. Gunn says:
Good DRM is proven to reduce piracy and does not impede sales.
He however offers NO PROOF to back up his statement of "fact."
John then goes on to talk up Gabe as a personal connection and use the word "pwned" so as to not look like a total dickhead. (I can say "dickhead" here right? Sure. Why not if it fits?)
The FTC has an upcoming conference focusing on DRM in which Gunn will be involved in.
FTC Town Hall to Address Digital Rights Management Technologies - Event Takes Place Wednesday, March 25, 2009, in Seattle
The Federal Trade Commission and the Technology Law and Public Policy Clinic at the University of Washington School of Law will host a conference on the use of digital rights management technologies, a widespread practice that is expected to become increasingly prevalent in the U.S. marketplace in the coming years.