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Roadblock
09-04-2003, 01:01 PM
Source: C|Net News (http://news.com.com)
Author: David Becker
Staff Writer, CNET News.com
September 4, 2003, 10:44 AM PT

"Microsoft moved forward on its digital rights management strategy this week, releasing the first of several Windows add-ons associated with the technology and revealing pricing on its server software for corporate rights management.

A key part of the company's strategy involves limiting access to digital files ranging from office memos to software applications.

Primary components of the plan include Windows Rights Management Services (WRMS), server software that will manage access to corporate documents, and new Information Rights Management tools included in Office 2003, the forthcoming update of the company's widespread productivity package.

The software giant also has spoken of broader plans for building "next-generation secure computing base" technology, formerly known as Palladium, into a range of products."

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Shades Coolray
09-04-2003, 01:14 PM
Linux is starting to look real good right about now.

:thebird: M$ Window$ Right$ Management $ervice$

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