From 6626aaea72859cc5a26cdddc63633699f7aedcaa Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jafeth Garro <45522320+IAmJafeth@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sat, 21 Sep 2024 15:12:46 -0600 Subject: [PATCH] added clarification regarding DRM license Organization Sice - faq.md --- content/faq.md | 5 +++-- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/faq.md b/content/faq.md index 8cbe94c..220d4a2 100644 --- a/content/faq.md +++ b/content/faq.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Frequently Asked Questions ❓ -lastmod: 2024-09-16 +lastmod: 2024-09-21 --- Welcome to the Zen Browser FAQ section! Here, you'll find answers to common questions and helpful tips to enhance your experience with Zen Browser. If your question isn't covered here, feel free to explore our community forums [r/zen_browser](https://www.reddit.com/r/zen_browser) or reach out to the support team. @@ -16,7 +16,8 @@ At the moment, our team does not have the time or resources to develop Android o > [!question]- What is DRM? > [Digital Rights Management](https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_rights_management) (DRM) is a technology used to control how digital content, such as videos and music, can be accessed and used. DRM is commonly used by streaming services to protect copyrighted content. When you try to play DRM-protected content, the website verifies if the necessary DRM software is available on your browser. Most browsers use [**Widevine**](https://www.widevine.com), a DRM technology developed by Google, to facilitate this. -Zen Browser currently lacks DRM-support, because it does not have a Widevine license. Acquiring such a license requires the payment of large fees (at least $5,000). Acquiring this license is financially unresponsible for the developer of Zen. This means that DRM-protected media cannot be played in Zen Browser for the foreseeable future. If support grows and the developer receives sufficient funding, a Widevine license may be considered. +Zen Browser currently lacks DRM-support, because it does not have a Widevine license. Acquiring such a license requires the payment of large fees (at least $5,000). Acquiring this license is financially unresponsible for the developer of Zen. This means that DRM-protected media cannot be played in Zen Browser for the foreseeable future. +We have to also consider that in order to be able to apply for this license, Zen must be a part of a company with size at least as big as Mozilla or Brave. Feel free to support the funding of a Widevine license for Zen on [Ko-Fi](https://ko-fi.com/zen_browser) or [Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/zen_browser)!