DRM-Free Music: What Are The Labels Really Up To?

Friday, 4 January 2008
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Much has been made lately of the recent news that Warner began selling DRM-free music via Amazon. There was even talk about how three of the big four labels are now offering DRM-free music, so all that was needed was for Sony to get into line.Well, now there’s a story from BusinessWeek that Sony is negotiating DRM-free music sales as well.There’s a certain amount of rejoicing over this, but I’m still unimpressed.

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Warner Hates DRM Just A Little Less Than iTunes.

Friday, 28 December 2007
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So the net is abuzz with the story that Warner Music will sell DRM-free music through Amazon.

Numerous headlines call it a coup for Amazon, saying they beat Apple to the punch. And many are proclaiming it as a change of heart for Warner. It’s neither.

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Total Disaster: Universal’s Never-Ending War Against Apple.

Saturday, 13 October 2007
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BusinessWeek published a story about yet another move Universal is taking against Apple. Before we get to their latest, let’s review the recent shots Universal has fired:

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So Many Tech Headlines, So Little Time.

Saturday, 6 October 2007
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Here’s some reading for the weekend with a few of my comments…

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