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Microsoft to boldly go where Apple is already going...eventually
Merlin Mann | Apr 7 2007
Microsoft changes tune on selling DRM-free songs Exciting news on the digital music front. Microsoft plans to follow Apple's plan to sell DRM-free tracks from EMI to its extant army of Zune enthusiasts. Welcome to the social:
Way to innovate, Redmond. Once the period of EMI's exclusive deal with Apple has ended, this should make both Zune owners very happy. [via: Boing Boing: Microsoft dropping DRM from Zune Music Store] 20 Comments
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 You know, I used to...Submitted by John (not verified) on April 11, 2007 - 5:44am.
You know, I used to be a big fan of this site. It had a lot of compelling content and great tips. But no longer. As a Zune owner, I find Merlin's comments both offensive and snide. For those of you thinking MS is just playing catchup, I think there is no possible way that MS could have pulled off a detailed agreement and contract with EMI and the others so soon after Apple's announcement. It was probably all a matter of timing. Instead, rather than celebrating the fact that DRM is rapidly disappearing from the marketplace as a whole, there are snide and rude comments about alternative platforms. It's really sad, uncalled for, and extremely unprofessional. » POSTED IN:
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