AN OPEN LETTER TO SONY FROM THE WEBMASTER OF
PSPFREAKS.COM
Recently, I became aware of the true nature of Sony's Digital Rights Management Program distributed on Sony Audio CDs. I
learned that when installed on a user's computer, the program contains a "Root Kit" that hides from the user's operating system and
resists removal by antivirus tools. I
further learned about concerns that the software "phones home" to inform Sony of the CD being played
on the user's machine. I also learned
that the software resists removal and there have even been reports of damaged operating systems and loss of CD functionality, and that there have been the report of
viruses that exploit the root kit.
Despite my past support of sony products and services,
I consider Sony's dealings in this matter to be dishonest
and irresponsible. I cannot in good conscience support an organization whose practices are harmful to the Internet
community.
Toward that end, I have removed this Sony
Playstation Portable enthusiast website PSPfreaks.com from the Internet. The site will remain
down until Sony offers a public apology and a means for users to remove the DRM
software, in its entirety, from their computers, and until Sony makes a pledge to respect the privacy and security of its customers in the future.
I urge other owners and prospective
buyers of Sony products to join me in the boycott of Sony products until the
organization takes a responsible position towards Internet privacy.
Sincerely,
Matt
Chroust
webmaster,
PSPfreaks.com
Owner of numerous Sony
products, including Sony televisions, camcorders, DVD Players, VCR, Minidisc
player, music discs, cameras, MP3 players, Playstation Portable & SCEA
Games, two Sony PCs; one desktop and one portable.
ARE YOU
CONCERNED?
- Sony DRM Installed Even When EULA Declined
- Antivirus Firms Take On Sony DRM
- Too
little, too late
- Sony DRM uninstaller 'worse than rootkit'
- First Trojan using Sony DRM spotted
DRM This, Sony!
- Microsoft to Zap Sony Root Kit
