doctorow on drm

Interesting anti-DRM talk from Cory Doctorow, given to Microsoft Research. I've just been reading Larry Lessig's latest book Free Culture (available for free under a CC license) and this talk covers similar ground and concepts.

The main claims:
1. That DRM systems don't work: if the recipient of an encrypted message and the attacker are the same person, you're doomed to failure.
2. That DRM systems are bad for society: honest people will remain honest, hence DRM only robs them of fair use.
3. That DRM systems are bad for business: open standards lead to new markets and new innovations.
4. That DRM systems are bad for artists: DRM flies in the face of the advantages of new media: more art with a wider reach.
5. That DRM is a bad business-move for MSFT: DRM will lose. So don't pour your money down the drain.

Cory Doctorow: Microsoft Research DRM talk