Defective by Design
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| Defective by Design | |
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| Name | Defective by Design |
| Formation | 2006 |
| Founder | Free Software Foundation |
| Purpose | Anti-Digital Rights Management (DRM) campaign |
Defective by Design is a campaign launched by the Free Software Foundation in 2006, with the goal of eliminating Digital Rights Management (DRM) from the world, as it restricts users' freedom and is often used by companies like Apple Inc., Microsoft, and Sony to control how consumers use their products. The campaign is supported by organizations such as the Electronic Frontier Foundation and Creative Commons, and has been endorsed by notable figures like Richard Stallman and Lawrence Lessig. The campaign's efforts are also aligned with the work of other organizations, including the Free Software Foundation Europe and the Software Freedom Law Center. Additionally, the campaign has been influenced by the work of John Perry Barlow and the Electronic Frontier Foundation's John Gilmore.
Introduction
The Defective by Design campaign is focused on raising awareness about the dangers of DRM and the restrictions it imposes on users, as seen in products like iTunes and Windows Media Player. The campaign argues that DRM is not only ineffective in preventing copyright infringement, but also harms legitimate users by limiting their ability to use their purchased products as they see fit, as highlighted by the Sony BMG CD copy protection scandal. The campaign has been supported by organizations like the Library of Congress and the National Academy of Sciences, and has been endorsed by notable figures like Cory Doctorow and Bruce Schneier. The campaign's efforts are also aligned with the work of other organizations, including the Public Knowledge and the Computer & Communications Industry Association. Furthermore, the campaign has been influenced by the work of Tim Berners-Lee and the World Wide Web Consortium.
History
The Defective by Design campaign was launched in 2006 by the Free Software Foundation, with the goal of eliminating DRM from the world. The campaign was inspired by the work of Richard Stallman and the GNU Project, and was influenced by the Debian and Ubuntu communities. The campaign has been supported by organizations like the Linux Foundation and the Apache Software Foundation, and has been endorsed by notable figures like Linus Torvalds and Eric S. Raymond. The campaign's efforts are also aligned with the work of other organizations, including the Open Source Initiative and the Software Freedom Conservancy. Additionally, the campaign has been influenced by the work of Larry Wall and the Perl community. The campaign has also been supported by companies like Red Hat and Canonical Ltd., and has been endorsed by notable figures like Mark Shuttleworth and Matthew Garrett.
Campaigns
The Defective by Design campaign has organized several campaigns and protests over the years, including the Day Against DRM and the International Day Against DRM. The campaign has also launched several petitions, including the Petition to Apple to Remove DRM from iTunes and the Petition to Microsoft to Remove DRM from Windows Media Player. The campaign has been supported by organizations like the American Civil Liberties Union and the Electronic Privacy Information Center, and has been endorsed by notable figures like Daniel J. Solove and Orin Kerr. The campaign's efforts are also aligned with the work of other organizations, including the Center for Democracy & Technology and the Public Interest Registry. Furthermore, the campaign has been influenced by the work of Vint Cerf and the Internet Society. The campaign has also been supported by companies like Google and Amazon, and has been endorsed by notable figures like Sergey Brin and Jeff Bezos.
Criticisms_and_controversies
The Defective by Design campaign has faced criticism from some companies and organizations, including Apple Inc. and the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The campaign has been accused of promoting piracy and copyright infringement, and has been criticized for its radical stance against DRM. However, the campaign argues that DRM is not an effective way to prevent piracy, and that it harms legitimate users, as seen in the HDCP and Blu-ray controversies. The campaign has been supported by organizations like the Pirate Party and the Swedish Pirate Party, and has been endorsed by notable figures like Rick Falkvinge and Christian Engström. The campaign's efforts are also aligned with the work of other organizations, including the Open Rights Group and the Foundation for a Free Information Infrastructure. Additionally, the campaign has been influenced by the work of Eben Moglen and the Software Freedom Law Center.
Impact
The Defective by Design campaign has had a significant impact on the debate around DRM and user freedom, as seen in the European Union's Directive 2001/29/EC and the United States' Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). The campaign has helped to raise awareness about the dangers of DRM and the importance of user freedom, and has influenced the development of DRM-free products and services, such as Amazon Music and Google Play Music. The campaign has been supported by organizations like the Consumer Federation of America and the National Consumers League, and has been endorsed by notable figures like Ralph Nader and Ed Mierzwinski. The campaign's efforts are also aligned with the work of other organizations, including the Public Citizen and the Center for Digital Democracy. Furthermore, the campaign has been influenced by the work of Jonathan Zittrain and the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society.
Technology_and_DRM
The Defective by Design campaign has been critical of various DRM technologies, including HDCP and Blu-ray. The campaign argues that these technologies are not only ineffective in preventing piracy, but also harm legitimate users by limiting their ability to use their purchased products as they see fit. The campaign has been supported by organizations like the Linux Foundation and the Apache Software Foundation, and has been endorsed by notable figures like Linus Torvalds and Eric S. Raymond. The campaign's efforts are also aligned with the work of other organizations, including the Open Source Initiative and the Software Freedom Conservancy. Additionally, the campaign has been influenced by the work of Larry Wall and the Perl community. The campaign has also been supported by companies like Red Hat and Canonical Ltd., and has been endorsed by notable figures like Mark Shuttleworth and Matthew Garrett. The campaign has also been influenced by the work of Tim Berners-Lee and the World Wide Web Consortium, as well as the Internet Engineering Task Force and the Internet Society.