If you thought that digital rights management (DRM) was mostly about protecting copyright in the digital age then this story on Barry Ritholtz’s Big Picture blog may disturb you.

It seems that in this case the media production establishment has finally lost its collective mind and is engaged in all out commercial warfare. In a war between Sony and Apple the consumer has become a victim of collateral damage.

When you’ve read the story, continue on with the posted comments. In the end consumers always have the final say.

-pmh