Read something on CNET, last tight, alluding to the possibility that, "on board chipset giant, Realtek," will include DRM functionality in its next generation of chipsets, which will prevent any form of copying of digital media.
Basically you and I will not be affected, since most computer savvy people, upgrade their sound with a PCI or external based card. However, for about ninety percent of casual users, this will effectively STOP many forms of ripping or copying of digital media.
Another front lost! RETREAT!!