SideSpace Announces Release of Media-S, First Open-Source DRM Interface

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"Media-S [also known as OGG-S] is an open-source development project that aims to create an open Digital Rights interface for the creation, playback, and management of multimedia files.

"Because of its open nature, OGG Vorbis will be the first format to be protected by this initiative.

"Media-S is now in beta, and feedback is encouraged via the SourceForge project forums..."

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