Obviously, this is an absurd situation. One which would be funny — if it didn't mean risking the disappearance of a part of the musical heritage of an epoque. And other creative sectors are equally endangered: photography, video, animation...
The conclusion? The protection systems developers are introducing have become dangerous. They were already stupid in that they above all penalise ordinary users who acquire such products legally — while remaining totally inefficient in checking piracy. But today they pose a historic threat to the freedom to revise one's own creative work. People exercising such talents should be alerted, so that they can bring an end to such protection techniques. It's the long-term future of their work that's at stake.

Daniel's name became familiar to many "Anglo-Saxons" notably for a well-researched 1989 book on the ascension of Bill Gates, published in English three years later under the title 'The Making of Microsoft' (with Susan Knepper).
A prolific writer whose style is clear, sometimes acid and often amusing, he's produced best-sellers such as 'Les nouveaux Héros d'Internet : la folle histoire du Web et de la nouvelle économie' (New Heros of the Internet: the Crazy Story of the Web and the New Economy), with books (Amazon France) on a wide range of topics from computer games and languages to making your home studio. More at Ichbiah's home page (Fr.).
'SVMMac' is one of a small handful of French monthlies which put too many English-language magazines on Apple and its works to shame.
The editorial team have the sense to batch advertising between sections to avoid driving the reader insane. The content of many articles is of such a high standard that you feel you're getting your money's worth and more.
I wish I could say the same of most of the over-priced imported rags to be found at a few select kiosks in Paris, too shiny to serve even as toilet paper.