Today Sony announced an exciting new program where each new CD will include one RIAA watchdog. From Wal-Mart to Sam Goody, any customer who wishes to purchase a music CD produced by Sony will be forced to provide food and shelter for one RIAA officer who will live with that customer as long as the Sony CD is in the home. The officer will spring into action each time the CD is inserted into a computer CD ROM drive. As long as the CD is in the drive he or she will look over the customers shoulder to ensure no unauthorized “ripping” or copying is taking place. If the officer observes any such illicit behavior, he or she will immediately call the “Sony Home Watch Program” to report the offender. Special attention will be taken to catch as many students, grandparents and children under the age of 12 as possible.
When reached for comment, a Sony executive said, “We had no idea our customers were so smart and we are baffled they have a problem with us installing hidden files that can’t be removed”.
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