Following on from my post earlier in the year regarding the unacceptable situation which is large record companies producing Audio CDs ‘with’ intentional errors to prevent ripping, I stumbled across a number of related posts at the Register.

• Copy-crippled CDs launch in UK

• EMI admits CD copy protection compatibility problems

I think The Register have the right angle on this, essentially record companies are to blame since they have deviated (As pointed out by Phillips) from the red book standard which was established way back in 1980.

The record companies use the excuse that the climate has changed… blah blah blah, and they need a way to protect against copying and provide users with an enhanced experience.

Well, my feeling is that if they are ‘that’ serious about copy protection they should consult Phillips and establish a new standard which everyone can work to.

In conclusion The Register makes this very valid point:

With copy-crippled CDs, people buy less music and manufacturers sell less equipment. And eventually the industry will realize it can make more money by ceasing to pursue doomed attempts to prevent copying music.

Well put.