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JAPAN NEWS AND DISCUSSION

Apple cuts copy protection and prices on iTunes

Technology Jan. 07, 2009 - 07:31AM JST ( 11 )

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gogogoJan. 07, 2009 - 12:03PM JST

Sell more ipods on the backs of the music artists. Apples doesn't give a hoot about artists just selling more ipods.
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DisillusionedJan. 07, 2009 - 01:27PM JST

I wonder if his will include lifting the DRM on previously purchased music?
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majimeaussieJan. 07, 2009 - 02:04PM JST

The title is misleading. It would be as correct for it to say "Apple cuts copy protection and INCREASES prices on iTunes"
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WeaselJan. 07, 2009 - 02:24PM JST

I wonder if his will include lifting the DRM on previously purchased music?

Given Apple's history of gouging its customers, I don't foresee any uncharacteristic act of altruism on Apple's part to happen anytime soon.
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soldaveJan. 07, 2009 - 02:27PM JST

Disillusioned - excellent question. Anyone have an answer to that one?
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spudmanJan. 07, 2009 - 03:49PM JST

answered "Customers who previously purchased copy-protected tracks from the iTunes Music Store will have the option of converting their songs to DRM-free with one click for the price of 30 cents per track — roughly 30% of the original cost"
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soldaveJan. 07, 2009 - 04:27PM JST

Well I bet people are ecstatic at having to shell out more money.
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DisillusionedJan. 07, 2009 - 06:58PM JST

Has anybody ever heard of Demonoid? There is no copy protection on their downloads. They also have a much better range than the iTunes store.
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The_TrueJan. 07, 2009 - 11:08PM JST

i am a member of Demonoid for a about 3 years now :)
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cleoJan. 07, 2009 - 11:32PM JST

Demonoid was shut down a while ago because of law suits or some such - they were hosting a lot of copyright stuff, games complete with passwords etc. I was surprised to hear that they're up and running again. I wonder if they've cleaned their act up at all.
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jonnyboyJan. 11, 2009 - 03:21PM JST

the title is misleading. it should be "record labels remove requirements for copy protection on the itunes store in exchange for a tiered pricing programme". apple has never been an advocate of DRM, it has always been the labels that wanted it

http://www.apple.com/hotnews/thoughtsonmusic/ (feb 2007)

no, thank the lord, it may well have had its day. if anyone is a villain in the music business it is the music business itself