"Nowhere in that scenario is there any DRM, nowhere do I have to be connected in order to use my content, and nowhere am I "renting" anything that can be pulled out from under me."

YET - but it sets up the perfect platform for its delivery.

"My new kindle Fire tablet from Amazon already has a "jail break" available to let those who desaire install & run other android based OS's services. and its only been out a month."

how is that a viable solution? running 3rd party hacks, voiding warranties, losing functionality just to retain freedom that should have been there in the first place.

you guys have some trusting, utopian views of developers.  at least one of the major poser content providers has a long history of clever profiteering schemes behind them - you think they wouldnt jump on an opportunity to implement DRM if you literally hand them the platform on a platter for the sake of a little 'convenience'?

btw the .zip containers i suggested in this thread would solve the ease of installation/backup/removal/organizing with no loss of end user rights/control. why are we still even 'unzipping' products in the first place? with modern processors they can be unzipped on the fly as needed without a noticeable hit to performance.

also i do not want Daz, SM, Rosity, RDNA, or anyone having any more control over my local computer.  .exes are invasive enough already.