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Experiences so far with the new DRM-free iTunes Plus?
I think it is a good step. One in the right direction - that is as "a consumer" and "music purchaser". I think the initial implemtation has been a bit fraught and it still fails to recognise my old DRM'd content - such as it is. I am not particularly bothered as I would not pay to upgrade them anyway. I quickly saw iTunes Store material for what it was, worthless (IMHO).
I think the reaction to Apple embedding user info in the tracks is not in anyway wrong and is all part of a more logical solution to online sales. It does not bother me because altho I occasionally download illegally I only share what I have downloaded and never share purchased music.
Although 256kbps is slightly under what I prefer (320kbps is what I get from Bleep, Boomkat and others) I am browsing through the iTunes Plus reggae selection and it is likely that I will buy. I hope others follow EMI's lead.
I am interested in other peoples experiences and opinions.
I think it is a good step. One in the right direction - that is as "a consumer" and "music purchaser". I think the initial implemtation has been a bit fraught and it still fails to recognise my old DRM'd content - such as it is. I am not particularly bothered as I would not pay to upgrade them anyway. I quickly saw iTunes Store material for what it was, worthless (IMHO).
I think the reaction to Apple embedding user info in the tracks is not in anyway wrong and is all part of a more logical solution to online sales. It does not bother me because altho I occasionally download illegally I only share what I have downloaded and never share purchased music.
Although 256kbps is slightly under what I prefer (320kbps is what I get from Bleep, Boomkat and others) I am browsing through the iTunes Plus reggae selection and it is likely that I will buy. I hope others follow EMI's lead.
I am interested in other peoples experiences and opinions.
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