Identifying Corrupt Media and Tools

[Seth Johnson]

I got a request from a member of the C-FIT Community list,
asking for information on identifying corrupt tools and
media.  The problem being how does one check whether a piece
of hardware has DRM in it or in any way restricts one's
freedoms -- preferably before buying it?

Thought I'd start by asking if any of you have specific
pointers or ideas.

Seth Johnson