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Blacklight · 06-25-08, 08:55 PM

Wasn't SecuROM™ the source of a successful lawsuit brought against it by a huge group of software users ? I remember some copy protection company that got sued because their copy protection was deemed "Spyware" and they lost the suit.

At least with Starforce, it doesn't require an internet connection and just requires the original installation CD. If the guys who make SecuROM™ go out of business, there will be no way to install the software as the program won't be able to contact it's assigned server to get the "All clear". SecuROM™ is the worst and most intrusive piece of garbage copy protection out there.

There's really no fool proof copy protection that can't potentially hamper the consumer unfortunately. This is unfortunately the case of.. the few pirates make the masses suffer.

Starforce: What if my CD gets scratched or damaged or I lose it ? Legally I am supposed to be able to make a single backup copy of any software I legally purchased. I am unable to do this with Starforce.

SecureRom: What if I decide to end my internet subcription ? What if they go out of business and the program has nothing to contact ? God.. this program is intrusive !

USB Dongle: My USB Dongle broke or fried somehow or I lost it !

Password Challenge: I lost my password list, or manual or whatever the passwords are in.

06-25-08, 08:55 PM	#6
Blacklight Ocean Warrior Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,507 Downloads: 145 Uploads: 0	Wasn't SecuROM™ the source of a successful lawsuit brought against it by a huge group of software users ? I remember some copy protection company that got sued because their copy protection was deemed "Spyware" and they lost the suit. At least with Starforce, it doesn't require an internet connection and just requires the original installation CD. If the guys who make SecuROM™ go out of business, there will be no way to install the software as the program won't be able to contact it's assigned server to get the "All clear". SecuROM™ is the worst and most intrusive piece of garbage copy protection out there. There's really no fool proof copy protection that can't potentially hamper the consumer unfortunately. This is unfortunately the case of.. the few pirates make the masses suffer. Starforce: What if my CD gets scratched or damaged or I lose it ? Legally I am supposed to be able to make a single backup copy of any software I legally purchased. I am unable to do this with Starforce. SecureRom: What if I decide to end my internet subcription ? What if they go out of business and the program has nothing to contact ? God.. this program is intrusive ! USB Dongle: My USB Dongle broke or fried somehow or I lost it ! Password Challenge: I lost my password list, or manual or whatever the passwords are in. __________________ Be my friend or be a mushroom cloud. "I am coming at you. You will explode in a couple of minutes !" Last edited by Blacklight; 06-25-08 at 09:08 PM.