Comparing The Facts......

Sony BMG XCP Software:
**This software tool is run without your knowledge or consent.
** Changes system configuration without user permission at time of change.
** Cannot be uninstalled by Windows Add/Remove Programs and no uninstaller is provided with application.
**The software creates security holes and degrades the performance of computers.
**Prevents CD-burning software from functioning correctly.
** Defends against removal of, or changes to, its components. Registry entries and program files both protected.
**Constantly monitors your running applications and open windows to see if you're running software the DRM system is protecting against, even when there's no protected CD in the drive.
**File and process hiding creates a security hole which is already used by multiple viruses.
**When its actions were first discovered, Sony offered an uninstaller that didn't remove anything. This is freely available on their website. Is known to cause system instability.
**Sony claimed the rootkit didn't phone home when it did.

Sony DADC SecuROM:
**This software tool is run without your knowledge or consent.
** Changes system configuration without user permission at time of change.
** Defends against removal of, or changes to, its components. Registry entries and program files both protected.
**The software creates security holes and degrades the performance of computers.
**Prevents CD-burning software from functioning correctly.
**Constantly monitors your running applications and open windows to see if you're running software the DRM system is protecting against, even when there's no protected CD in the drive.
** Cannot be uninstalled by Windows Add/Remove Programs and no uninstaller is provided with application.
**File and process hiding creates a security hole which is already used by multiple viruses
**When its actions were first discovered, Sony offered an uninstaller that didn't remove anything. This can only be obtained by emailing SecuROM support.
**Sony claimed the rootkit didn't phone home when it did.

Makes me wonder when Sony will be sued for SecuROM.