Time to torrent DRM-free iTunes?
p2pnet.net news:- Apple is now flogging EMI’s DRM-free songs online at $1.30 each, so does that mean it’s time to torrent?
Apart from the fact that, thanks to the p2p networks, there’s no need to go to the extreme, as TUAW (The Unofficial Apple Weblog) observes:
Sure, you can now download music from the iTunes store without DRM but that doesn’t mean you should just willy nilly start sharing that music with your friends. For one thing, it’s illegal.
For another, your account information is embedded into that m4a music file.
Want proof?
For the technically adept, TUAW post also features a way for you to check it out for yourself.
Also See:
DRM-free - iTunes DRM-free downloads, May 31, 2007
TUAW - TUAW Tip: Don’t Torrent That Song…, May 30, 2007
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May 31st, 2007 at 8:18 am
I’m certain there is a way to edit that information yourself
May 31st, 2007 at 9:25 am
DRM-free deez nuts!!!
May 31st, 2007 at 7:53 pm
I can’ help but wonder how many accounts will be either killed or charged for lasses, if the files are found on the p2pnetwork.
June 3rd, 2007 at 8:40 am
Hell with the DRM junk that messes up the freedom to hear the music where ever and when ever you want. This is what he fools in the record industry should be doing from the start just encrypt the user account into the song file and if some fool wants to share it with the world they have the source of where it came from.
June 5th, 2007 at 4:30 am
Yeah? And how long do you think it would take for people to realize WHAT is going on and simply STOP buying their product?
People are not as stupid as you may think!