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Posted by Don M. on 09/20/05 14:44
"anthonyberet" <nospam@me.invalid> wrote in message news:3pagfdF9gtg3U1@individual.net...
> Loco Jones wrote:
> > "szeiss" <SZeiss@gmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:1126621188.984511.201950@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com...
> >
> >>I have an iRiver IFP-795. Does anyone know if there's a compatible
> >>subscription service available that would enable me to transfer music
> >>to my mp3 player? Or, do I need to worry about whether the mp3
> >>player is compatible? I really don't know how these services work,
> >>just looking for an unlimited service where I can download music and
> >>load into the player. I was looking at Yahoo, but it says my player
> >>isn't compatible.
> >>
> >>Confused,
> >>Sherry
> >
> >
> > You may find this of interest:
> > http://www.eff.org/IP/DRM/guide/
> >
> > Personally, I'd stay away from any "subscription service", at least those
> > that promise more than they deliver, which would be pretty much all the
> > DRM-crippled offerings.
> >
> It will be interesting how the incompatibility issue progresses.
> Of course, iTunes have an ulterior motive in wanting people to buy Apple
> equipment. I wonder how long the market will support these different
> systems before we start seeing mergers. - That will be a good day.
>
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The segment of the market that buys anything "Apple" will always be there for the company
and accept whatever restrictions Apple chooses to impose. The other segments don't seem
to have that same blind loyalty. I just don't see the systems merging, except as a result
of Apple's withdrawal or sale of iTunes, which would drive Mac users back to leeching p2p
as in the pre-iTunes days and reduce the DRM-stuffed market considerably. The remaining
players shouldn't be surprised they don't get the Apple-iTunes share and will probably
have to ditch DRM to see another growth.
> Incidentally, I am giving emusic a try - I shall report back on what I
> think.
Please do. We're *all* VERY interested..........................
Don
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