04-07-2007, 05:37 PM | #1 | ||
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Microsoft follows Apple's lead on non-DRM offerings
Microsoft changes tune, now wants to sell DRM free songs
via Tech.Blorge.com On the heels of the Apple/EMI DRM dump, Microsoft has announced that it's also working on offering non-DRM music -- with a slight Microsoft spin on the matter: Quote:
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Also, reportedly EMI is talking with other providers about removing DRM from their content in channels other than iTunes, though they wouldn't confirm that they were talking with Microsoft specifically (which, of course, Microsoft already has), but that suggests that there may be yet other outlets getting into the game now. All in all, this particular wall of DRM sandbags seems to be crumbling nicely. Full article |
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04-07-2007, 06:54 PM | #2 | |
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Guess it just goes to show they can take a hint ... if it's applied with sufficient force.
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04-08-2007, 12:04 AM | #5 |
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They're not really responding to our screaming (don't I wish)... they're responding to consumers in general, many of whom are blowing them off because their devices are too much trouble to use, or won't do what they want. They believe that removing DRM will solve some of those problems, allow them to sell more, and make them mo' money, mo' money, mo' money...
And M$ is simply following suit to avoid losing market share, whether they like it or not. Fine by me. |
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My impression is that the very fast reaction to the EMI announcement is due to the fear of a competitor outselling them.
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04-08-2007, 02:06 PM | #7 |
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You're probably right, Robert, but they're also claiming that they see it as a way to break into the iPod owner's music buying budget -- I'd guess that your notion is at least as much motivation to them.
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