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whywhywhywhyyesterday at 8:08 PM1 replyview on HN

>it never stopped a thing

Funnily enough it works better as a deterrent against releasing an Android device without Google being involved than protecting media.


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graemepyesterday at 8:59 PM

That is exactly what the purpose of DRM is. Its not to prevent piracy, its to create a barrier to entry.