Apple, EMI offer DRM-free downloads
Today’s announcement by EMI and Apple is a
big deal.
Today’s announcement by EMI and Apple is a big deal.
Not only because they will soon be offering downloadable music files without that pesky DRM encoding. That’s the stuff which makes it nearly impossible to move purchased songs from one computer or music player to another.
But it’s also a big deal because major players in the music download industry are starting to offer songs that will sound a lot better.
Beginning next month, EMI and Apple will offer songs and albums encoded into 256MB, DRM-free MP3 files which will sell for $1.29 each. Even better, you’ll be able to “upgrade” EMI songs you’ve already downloaded on iTunes and get the new, non-protected, better sounding files for 30-cents apiece.
Apple and EMI’s announcement is a great step forward for the downloadable music industry. Let’s hope other companies will be making similar announcements in the very near future.
A big foot in the door. You can understand why Jobs flew to London for the announcement.
Posted: Mon - April 2, 2007 at 10:36 AM