I read this on MacRumors today (http://www.macrumors.com/2008/11/19/apple-negotiating-more-drm-free-music-for-iphones/)
Despite Apple’s willingness to sell DRM-free music, the other major record labels have withheld this ability from the company in an effort to reduce iTunes’ marketshare in digital music downloads. The biggest beneficiary appears to be Amazon who currently offers DRM-free digital downloads from all four major music studios.
The stupidity of this is of cause that if you, like me, don’t live in the US, then the Amazon music store isn’t available. The reason that Apple dominate is the fact that they are the only company who actually care enough to talk to the rights holders in multiple countries.
Until Apple is allowed to sell DRM-Free music, you can use Requiem: http://spiceweasel.dk/blog/2008/10/removing-itunes-drm/
The record companies are stupid
november 20, 2008
I read this on MacRumors today (http://www.macrumors.com/2008/11/19/apple-negotiating-more-drm-free-music-for-iphones/)
The stupidity of this is of cause that if you, like me, don’t live in the US, then the Amazon music store isn’t available. The reason that Apple dominate is the fact that they are the only company who actually care enough to talk to the rights holders in multiple countries.
Until Apple is allowed to sell DRM-Free music, you can use Requiem: http://spiceweasel.dk/blog/2008/10/removing-itunes-drm/
Emneord: Apple, DRM, music