tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20077444.post1121483350382626662..comments2024-03-26T04:21:43.535-05:00Comments on Free Association: Kindle DRM CrackedSheldon Richmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15672237234580563637noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20077444.post-4892713438230858352009-12-31T15:16:14.822-06:002009-12-31T15:16:14.822-06:00What's even more interesting is that the entir...What's even more interesting is that the entire 'underground' of hackers has not yet been able to hack the Xbox 360, like they were able to do with the original Xbox. This is impressive because the 360 has been out for a long time, there's a HUGE underground community, and a lot of money invested into 'mods' and such. But none have been what I'd call successful.<br /><br />[Yeah, there are some partial hacks, but not very useful ones...] <br /><br />This has very important implications. It shows that Microsoft did a damned good job of securing the 360 against hackers, and they did it (for the most part) without the aid of government protection. So, even in the absence of IP law, companies can take (peaceful!) steps towards stifling the competition.MarkZnoreply@blogger.com