The definition of futility

The results of this search are a classic example of why DRM won't work.

As was once said...

Given enough eyes all bugs are shallow

... and when we're talking about DRM, it is most definitely a bug.

Update (2nd May): Interesting developments overnight. Turns out Digg was removing posted stories about the HD-DVD key, that of course triggered a user revolt, and now Digg has changed it's position. Heh.

I debated about adding the 'funny' tag to the original post, and in the end decided not to. Events last night have made me change my mind.