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Retr0id • yesterday at 10:54 PM • 0 replies • view on HN

Spotify's offline playback DRM hinges on a HMAC key that's a human-readable phrase, based on a certain lyric. I'm curious whether it's just a fun easter egg, or if there's some kind of legal basis for the choice.

See also https://theapplewiki.com/wiki/Dont_Steal_Mac_OS.kext