Microsoft Adds DRM To Windows Player Beta

Microsoft late Wednesday posted a public preview edition of its Windows Media Player 10, which includes its digital rights management (DRM) technology once dubbed Janus.

Janus, the successor to Windows Media Digital Rights Management, is designed specifically to work on over 60 devices--including non-Microsoft hardware--and supports both per-tune or per-movie downloads, as well as all-you-can-eat subscription music services. Among its features: a timed elimination of downloads, which prevents subscribers from listening or watching content if their license expires.

Source: 'techweb.com.