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Reference:
Elgan, M. (2010, Jan 27). The iPod is potentially one of the most important, culture-changing products in history! linux today Retrieved Jan 27, 2010, from http://www.linuxtoday.com/news_story.php3?ltsn=2010-01-27-031-35-NW-RL-AP

Summary:
The author stated, “The iPod is potentially one of the most important, culture-changing products in history” because it can replace all conventional media like a TV, radio and DVRs, and it changes the way to use all media. In addition, iPad uses new processor called the Apple A4 processor, which is Apple's own one, and it makes a sea change. However, Apple has some problems as well as these successes. Now, Apple pushes unprecedented extension of DRM (Digital Restrictions Management), and it is a system that protects a copyright from users. But, some people want to remove this system from Apple devices, because they think DRM is used by Apple to restrict users' freedom in a variety of ways. The group Defective by Design made a protest against DRM to set up “Apple Restriction Zones” along the approaches to the Art Center in San Francisco, and they are asking citizens to sign a petition calling on Apple to remove it.

Reaction:
I also think the iPod is one of the most important, culture-changing products in history, because I thought it changed the way to have music when Apple launched an iPod, and its design was sharp, stylish and fresh at that time. I haven't considered about the processor, but I knew it is a surprise that they made their processor. In terms of DRM, I think any Apple devices have to include DRM, because music, movie or software each has copyright, and Apple should protect these copyrights from users as the site offers entertainment. However, I know the claim that the Defective by Design says, because I also want to get music, movie or software freely to save my money. But, if Apple reduces DRM from their devices, nobody would crack down on criminal download, and there is no point that copyright exists. Therefore, Apple must not reduce BRM from their devices, and they can't allow users to download freely.