There’s a war looming in cyberspace over copyright. The war will not be about whether to combat the spread of unauthorized copies of computer programs, music or movies. On that point, the combatants agree. This will be a war about tactics and solutions.

The content industry – especially Hollywood and the record labels – wants the solution built into computers and other digital devices, such as Palm Pilots and MP3 players. The industry also wants it built into software, operating systems, Web browsers, and routers – the devices that guide Internet traffic. It’s a solution designed around the assumption that nearly all computer and Internet users are potential large-scale infringers.

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