Here are few useful links to StarForce information:

WikiPedia entry:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/StarForce

Removing StarForce drivers:
http://www.onlinesecurity-on.com/prot...phtml?c=55

CDMediaWorld information:
http://www.cdmediaworld.com/hardware/...orce.shtml

Interview with StarForce developers:
http://www.firingsquad.com/features/s...interview/
My favourite quote: "The fact that [the StarForce drivers] remain was something that no one predicted would be such a contentious issue." Yeah, right.