Posted by G.T. on 01/01/06 21:31

Michelle Steiner wrote:
> In article <11rgdek53sf2jb7@corp.supernews.com>,
> "G.T." <getnews1@dslextreme.com> wrote:
>
>
>>>You're confusing "proprietary format" with "copy protection." Fact
>>>is that the music publishers wouldn't let Apple publish their music
>>>if it had not been copy protected.
>>
>>No, I'm not. If their "copy protection" wasn't a "proprietary
>>format" other digital media devices would be able to play them.
>
>
> Considering that Apple licensed the copy protection, and does not own
> it, there's nothing from preventing other MP3 player makers from
> licensing it too, is there?
>

Bzzt, wrong: "Apple has yet to allow their proprietary FairPlay
encrytion scheme to be licensed to other hardware manufacturers".

Greg

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"All my time I spent in heaven
Revelries of dance and wine
Waking to the sound of laughter
Up I'd rise and kiss the sky" - The Mekons

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