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Microsoft�s Secure PC Prevents Unlicensed Digital Music Sharing

Microsoft is developing a new computer called "Secure PC" that prevents the unlicensed copying of digital music. The new computer would act as a digital record player: Users could purchase and listen to content that would only play on a secure version of Windows Media Player. Users, however, could not copy or alter the content.

MS plans 'Secure PC' that won't copy pirated audio files, March 23, 2001.
Your Rights Online: Development of the Secure PC Proceeds, Slashdot, March 25, 2001.