Posted by NRen2k5 on 05/30/06 13:41

Chris Ridd wrote:
> And to stop having a monopoly they give it to Microsoft instead? Well I
> suppose Microsoft has experience in being a monopoly, but I still can't
> imagine any sane company wanting to do this.

No. Ideally, Microsoft and Apple should come together and draft a new
DRM music format that will be compatible on all future MP3 players,
whether iPod or any other brand - and license the playback part of the
technology to player manufacturers really chrap. They will still make a
killing off of their online music stores'licensing.

And in a few years, people would have the peace of mind of knowing that
no matter where they buy their music, it will play on their MP3 player.

- NRen2k5

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