I use several major business software packages. I run the program. It loads and I use it.
Without knowing which DRM they use, this example is irrelevant.
I put a DVD or Blu-ray into my player. I play the disc. I watch the movie.
This is a classic WORKSFORME. New Blu-rays are released with new versions of the DRM, which don't work with older players unless they're connected to the Internet to update their firmware - and if it exists.
Search for "can't play avatar blueray" and you'll find many people for whom it's not even close to transparent.
I'm not a big gamer myself these days, but I've rarely heard anyone complain about Steam's DRM in years.
If you beat them for a while, eventually people stop complaining. I don't know about you, but growing up, not being able to lend games between friends was unthinkable. Steam robs new players of this communal experience, excluding poorer kids from social groups because they can't play the games everyone else has.
Without knowing which DRM they use, this example is irrelevant.
I put a DVD or Blu-ray into my player. I play the disc. I watch the movie.
This is a classic WORKSFORME. New Blu-rays are released with new versions of the DRM, which don't work with older players unless they're connected to the Internet to update their firmware - and if it exists.
Search for "can't play avatar blueray" and you'll find many people for whom it's not even close to transparent.
I'm not a big gamer myself these days, but I've rarely heard anyone complain about Steam's DRM in years.
If you beat them for a while, eventually people stop complaining. I don't know about you, but growing up, not being able to lend games between friends was unthinkable. Steam robs new players of this communal experience, excluding poorer kids from social groups because they can't play the games everyone else has.
It's not just not transparent; I find it vile.