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Holding Down Shift Key Thwarts 'Copy Protection'

MSNBC: 'Shift' key breaks CD copy locks

New copy protection being tested by BMG music has been foiled by a Princeton PhD student using advanced techniques, such as holding down the shift key. Apparently, SunnComm's new technology relies on standard Windows Operating System "autorun" features to keep people from ripping entire CDs for electronic distribution. The music industry is showing a basic misunderstanding of its market.

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