> The notion of free distribution while controlling content over the > internet is simply not possible.
I couldn't have put it in a better way. That's it.
People often forget that a content has to be sent to the client, before
it can be displayed. Once it is sent, I can't help thinking its kinda unethical
trying to control or restrict it. I mean, by means of disabling right-clicks,
_javascript_ malicious code running, etc...
Uploading low res files or watermarking I think its ok. You are just controlling
how much info is being sent, its a server-side solution, so to speak.
On Tue, 18 Dec 2012 11:28:02 -0500, Daniel wrote:
What you seek to do is something content publishers all over the globe have been seeking to do. The problem with the internet is that it has to trust the client endpoint. You can limit the trust as much as possible, but any data which is to be displayed must also be received and decoded by the client. Once it is on the client, all bets are off. There is simply no way to control data access once it has been sent to the client. We call attempts at doing this "DRM" and while there have been a great many attempts at accomplishing this, all results are compromised and becomes a failed effort. The notion of free distribution while controlling content over the internet is simply not possible. On Tue, 2012-12-18 at 15:45 +0000, d b wrote:Thank you to all who have responded with constructive ideas and comments. The reason for my original question was that I want to advertise some scanned in behind-the-scenes colour slides that my dad took while he was filming the speed boat chase sequences from Live and Let Die in 1972. I obviously did not want these freely copied and circulated uncontrolled. Based on all your feedback so far, it appears the answer to the original question is no, it is not possible. Even with using HTML code or using no-right-click techniques, these can be overcome by someone determined enough. I have therefore decided to upload very low resolution versions of my hi res scans, and also include a watermark across them. I will keep monitoring future replies and respond if required. I'm now off to explore more GIMP features ......... Thanks again.Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2012 05:23:01 +0100 From: forums gimpusers com To: gimp-user-list gnome org CC: team gimpusers com Subject: [Gimp-user] Photo protection - transparent foreground The only way is to add your name ond some text to avoid copying.. ormake theresulution small that nobody bother to copy them.. :). Anyway -don't put outany photos on the internet ..that you are afraid of being copied... BTW Feel free to share mine :D Attachments: *http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/7/original/gimpkatt1.jpg-- solensdatter2 (via www.gimpusers.com/forums) _______________________________________________ gimp-user-list mailing list gimp-user-list gnome org https://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/gimp-user-list_______________________________________________ gimp-user-list mailing list gimp-user-list gnome org https://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/gimp-user-list_______________________________________________ gimp-user-list mailing list gimp-user-list gnome org https://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/gimp-user-list
