After viewing these two Wikipedia entries, I looked through my information to see if there was anything that was left out. From my point of view, each site was very thorough and contained a great deal of information. However, both pages neglected to feature a discussion about the potential futures in the world of Digital Rights Management. On this topic, the future is especially important. DRM is one of those areas that can lead to a slippery slope. We do not want people violating copyrights, but at the same time, we need to make sure we are not invading people's privacy. DRM could lead down a dangerous path of media control over our electronic lives. As such, it is very important that people consider the future when thinking about this topic. Indeed, Wikipedia did not make a mention of plans for the future for DRM, other than briefly mentioning iTunes Plus (which is now 100% DRM free)
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I agree that the future of these regulations needs to be addressed. Yes, both sites are very thorough, but we could probably try to make them easier to follow and more concise. This issue is definitely controversial and affects more and more people everyday. I think that line between protecting the rights of the producers and the rights of the listeners definitely gets crossed on both parts. What's nice about our topic is that it is so current. New findings and opinions are constantly sprouting up as a result of the rising popularity of the digital world.
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