European Union commissioner for information society and media Viviane Redding seems to have missed the ‘latest’ developments around DRM . Let me say in clear terms: DRM is dead!

The recording industry knows it (EMI, Warner) . The public knows it (British Digital music survey 2007 (PDF) , see attitude towards DRM on page 84). So why bother?

Nonetheless she is proposing that the EU should enable a framework for interoperable DRM. This seems a silly idea to me. DRM and interoperability is like water and oil. It doesn’t mix and it’s a lousy tasteless cocktail as well. Not too mention a technological farce.

Drm is not the way to enable new markets nor does it promote innovative ideas. Innovation starts with openess and freedom. Business models built upon control and monopolies are and were a stupid idea to begin with. It’s time for these 19th century companies to face the music: innovate in a 21st century style or perish.

Please stop this ignorant, silly and plain stupid idea. I’d to say it again: DRM is dead! Get over it.

Sign the open letter to Viviane Redding and stop DRM.