Comments on: New iTunes features include 3G downloads, tiered pricing, and no more DRM

By: MayCai368

MayCai368 — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 02:11:02 +0000

Yes, DRM is very bothering when you want put the music to other player.So I have searched many way via some article, and found that :to remove DRM, there are many methods, such as CD burning and ripping and so on. and there are many tool,such as there is article presents you a easy way, such as Wondershare Media Converter to convert your protected files to DRM-free ones.

here is its info:
http://www.removing-drm.com/drm-tips/remove-drm-protection.html#146

By: shishir

shishir — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:44:25 +0000

Well Apple has brought down its prices but its not only a question of a company but a matter to look upon as why Apple has slashed its prices. I have my views on http://controversial-affairs.blogspot.com/2009/01/price-or-prize.html

By: {bastard music companies} | The Republic of Dogs

{bastard music companies} | The Republic of Dogs — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:35:35 +0000

[...] bet you were all excited about El Jobso’s MacWorld announcement that the iTunes store was dropping DRM. I bet you were even more excited about the promise of [...]

By: The Price Of Going DRM-Free: Apple’s Hidden $1.8 Billion Music Tax « ArticleSave

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 07:06:59 +0000

[...] EMI to ditch DRM back in April, 2007, but the three other major music labels held out. Until today. Now all the songs on iTunes are DRM-free, or soon will [...]

By: warsystems » Mininova’s Torrent Downloads Double to 7 Billion in a Year - fades iTunes in comparison

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:51:54 +0000

[...] what the saturation point is for consumers buying songs from iTunes. One thing to cheer about, DRM is now officially dead (it looks like Apple traded variable pricing for getting rid of DRM), but I’m not sure that is [...]

By: iTunes goes DRM-free at last. Games industry take note. » Games Brief

iTunes goes DRM-free at last. Games industry take note. » Games Brief — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:25:39 +0000

[...] TechCrunch reports from the MacWorld keynote that all songs sold via iTunes will be DRM-free by the end of the quarter. [...]

By: DRMフリーへの移行費用: Appleの18億ドルの隠れ音楽税

DRMフリーへの移行費用: Appleの18億ドルの隠れ音楽税 — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 09:08:45 +0000

[...] 2年近く前にSteve Jobsは音楽業界に公開書簡を送ってDRM(digital rights management)の死を要求した。彼はさかのぼる2007年4月にEMIを説得してDRMを捨てさせたが、残る3つのメジャーなレコード会社は拒んだ。ただしそれも今日まで。これからはiTunesの上のすべての曲がDRMフリー、またはもうすぐそうなる。 [...]

By: Smart

Smart — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:27:40 +0000

So moral of the story: DRM is dead forever?

Amazon has an amazing music service. They need to go client and get a lockin with SongBird installs on Dell. They trump iTunes in every way, except ease of attaining and listening to tracks.

Making people who played by the rules (customers!) have to pay to unlock their music is fucking sick. Apple is the master at double jeopardy. *barf*

By: iTunes、60億曲を売る―その他フィリップのキーノートから数字トリビアをいくつか

iTunes、60億曲を売る―その他フィリップのキーノートから数字トリビアをいくつか — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 07:29:40 +0000

[...] 毎年の恒例だが、AppleはMacworldで商売の内情がうかがえるような数字をすこしばかり披露する。MacworldにAppleが参加するのは今年が最後となるが、そのフィルのキーノート（Phil SchillerがSteve Jobsに代わって今年のキーノートを行った）で発表された数字はほんのわずかだった。情報に飢えたApple信者（と投資家）に投げ与えられたお印ばかりの統計は以下のとおり。 iTunesは現在までに60億曲を売った。（昨年7月に50億曲を突破している）。 iTunesでは1000万曲が購入可能。本日から、800万曲がDRMなしになった。全1000万曲は3月末までにDRMなしになる予定。現在iTunesにはクレジットカードによる支払いがされるアカウントが750件75000万件設けられている。 2008年度にAppleは970万台のMacを売った。 Macの販売はパソコン全体の伸びの2倍の率で増加している。最近の10億曲の販売には約5ヶ月半を要した。これはAppleが40億曲をマークしたとき（2008年1月）、50億曲をマークしたとき（2008年7月）とほぼ同様のペースだ。つまり、iPhoneやiPodがたくさん売れているにもかかわらず、iTunesでの販売はもはや頭打ちになったことを意味している。消費者がiTunesから曲の購入を続けるのが、いったいどのあたりで飽和点を迎えるのか興味あるところだ。一方、グッドニュースは、DRMが公式に撤廃されたことだ。（AppleはDRMを廃止する代りに曲に多様な値付けをすることを選択したようだ）。しかし、これによってセールスが急増するとは考えにくい。私の個人的経験から言うと、新しいiPodを買うと、新しいアルバムをいくつか買うが、後は次第に買わなくなってしまう。私がこの5年でiTunesから購入したのは139曲に過ぎない。年平均$28だ。もちろん、私は夢中になって音楽を買う年代をとうに過ぎている。読者の皆さんはiTunesでどのくらい購入しているのだろう？[原文へ]（翻訳：Namekawa, U） ShowListings(”arc3″); ShowListings(”arc2″); AddClipsUrl = ‘http://jp.techcrunch.com/archives/20090106itunes-sells-6-billion-songs-and-other-fun-stats-from-the-philnote/’; AddClipsTitle = ‘iTunes、60億曲を売る―その他フィリップのキーノートから数字トリビアをいくつか’; AddClipsId = ‘2CBE02C952CFE’; AddClipsBcolor=’#78BE44′; AddClipsNcolor=’#D1E9C0′; AddClipsTcolor=’#666666′; AddClipsType=’1′; AddClipsVerticalAlign=’middle’; 次の投稿へ前の投稿へレスポンスiTunes、60億曲を売る。Apple のキーノートからデジタルコンテンツの課金の時代の終焉を感じる。 | 鎌倉ポスト EVnote1 月 7th, 2009 at 1:40 pm トラックバック [...]

By: Two Geeks and a Blog :: Geek News Music :: iTunes Plus goes the “New” Coke Route

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:38:45 +0000

[...] there are some neato treats to be found regarding iTunes besides the DRM-fee people have to pay to un-DRM their current library. First and stupidest, [...]

By: Desperate Wealth » Blog Archive » The Price Of Going DRM-Free: Apple’s Hidden $1.8 Billion Music Tax

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:07:06 +0000

[...] EMI to ditch DRM back in April, 2007, but the three other major music labels held out. Until today. Now all the songs on iTunes are DRM-free, or soon will [...]

By: Desperate Wealth » Blog Archive » iTunes Sells 6 Billion Songs, And Other Fun Stats From The Philnote

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:06:31 +0000

By: ONLINE SERVICES/INTERACTIVE MEDIA « Daily Marauder

ONLINE SERVICES/INTERACTIVE MEDIA « Daily Marauder — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:38:48 +0000

[...] EMI to ditch DRM back in April, 2007, but the three other major music labels held out. Until today. Now all the songs on iTunes are DRM-free, or soon will be. [...]

By: Sbacon1999

Sbacon1999 — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:22:57 +0000

AAC? Really??? Ugh. I’ll keep using Amazon thank you very much.

By: AA

AA — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 22:28:48 +0000

Amazon all the way. Amazon right now is selling albums for 2 and 3 dollars less than Apple. Amazon has been selling DRM free for 99 cents. Apple has been selling locked up DRMed music for 99 cents AND now wants you to pay 30 cents extra to un-DRM it. Are you kidding me? No thanks Apple!

By: bfos7215

bfos7215 — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 22:20:07 +0000

Wouldn’t it just be easier to use Amazon and get it as an MP3 in the first place?

By: BitTorrent And Everything Technology Related - BBCCCP.com

BitTorrent And Everything Technology Related - BBCCCP.com — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 22:03:11 +0000

[...] EMI to ditch DRM back in April, 2007, but the three other major music labels held out. Until today. Now all the songs on iTunes are DRM-free, or soon will [...]

By: The Price Of Going DRM-Free: Apple’s Hidden $1.8 Billion Music Tax

The Price Of Going DRM-Free: Apple’s Hidden $1.8 Billion Music Tax — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:44:23 +0000

[...] EMI to ditch DRM back in April, 2007, but the three other major music labels held out. Until today. Now all the songs on iTunes are DRM-free, or soon will [...]

By: Kyle

Kyle — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:01:47 +0000

i heard a report that there will be a “convert to mp3″ option now with “itunes plus” purchases

By: Kyle

Kyle — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:58:53 +0000

it looks like they’re still charging to upgrade your songs. 30% of the album price or $0.30 per song