EMI and iTunes are going to begin offering DRM-free, higher-bitrate songs for a slightly higher price (which means I may have to bump up my monthly music budget). It shouldn’t be long before the other major record labels see the wisdom of this move and remove DRM from their own catalogs. The labels’ insistence on DRM protection for digital downloads has never made much sense considering that the majority of commercial music is sold in a format that contains zero protection (namely, CDs). I put up with DRM simply because I like the accessibility of the iTunes Music Store (no more having to depend on someone to shuffle CDs for me), but I don’t appreciate being regarded as a potential criminal by the very companies whose content I’m purchasing.
And a friendly reminder: don’t believe everything you read on the internet. Especially on this blog. Especially on April 1st.
Ahem. Must sheepishly admit I actually CONGRATULATED myself for not being April Fooled even a little bit this year. DAMN YOU, foul jester…
but glad you’re sticking around!
You naughty guy. I was actually unaware of the DATE of your post and was feeling REALLY SAD that Minnesota would be losing a GreatGuy.
Besides – it was a good way to find out that you would be missed. Heh.