EMI announced a deal this week with Apple (soon followed by Microsoft) that will remove DRM restrictions from songs purchased from Itunes. This means that you will be able to make as many copies as you like of the songs you purchase and burn them to any CD or compatible mp3 player.
The songs will cost slightly more than a standard Itunes purchase but they will also be higher quality. Other music companies have not yet said whether or not they will follow EMI's lead, but some expect them to.
Does removing DRM make you more likely to purchase from Itunes? Or is the ease of downloading music online for free too tempting to discontinue?
Personally, I prefer the subscription based model from companies like Rhapsody. For a reasonable monthly fee, you can download, listen to, and transfer any song to your compatible mp3 player. Its completely legal and you still have all the music you need.
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