Microsoft premiers DRM technology
InfoWorld | at | by Mike
With an eye to capturing a larger share of the budding market for online music and movie distribution software, Microsoft announced Monday a new version of its copyright protection software that will allow users to play rented content on portable devices, such as mobile phones, and networked devices within the home.
The new version of Microsoft's Windows Media software contains DRM (Digital Rights Management) technology, which is designed to protect, deliver and play subscription-based digital music and video content on a wide range portable devices, including those in homes connected via wireless networks, the U.S. software company said in a statement.