Jan 2, 2007 | audio, DRM, web_services
The RIAA is resorting to even more bizarre behavior in its quest to be institutionalized for its own protection.AllOfMP3.com is a Russian site that has been thumbing its nose at the recording industry for years, selling high quality mp3 files of whatever you want for...
Oct 30, 2006 | audio, DRM, software
Microsoft released the final version of Windows Media Player 11, a free download for Windows XP. It features deep integration with the URGE online music store (similar to iTunes integration with Apple’s online store), and a very attractive interface.I...
Oct 17, 2006 | audio, DRM, hardware
The RIAA shows no sign of slowing down in its campaign to be the most wrongheaded and evil organization of our time. The latest sign of “copyright”-driven madness will hit owners of Creative Zen MicroPhoto and Zen Vision:M devices who install a firmware...
Sep 16, 2006 | audio, DRM, file_sharing
One more nail in the Microsoft Zune coffin emerges from a close reading of an interview with a Microsoft exec.The only feature that distinguishes a Zune from an iPod is the built-in 802.11 wi-fi that enables sharing songs with another Zune owner. It was made clear...
Sep 15, 2006 | Amazon, DRM, video, web_services
Cory Doctorow has closely read the license agreement that accompanies Amazon’s movie download service and he doesn’t like it. “I buy a lot of stuff from Amazon. A lot. I won’t ever be buying one of these movies. Amazon has a great and...
Sep 15, 2006 | audio, DRM, video
The Electronic Frontier Foundation was the first to report on a remarkable example of how copyright abuse can harm consumers.Microsoft’s Zune will not play protected Windows Media Audio and Video purchased or “rented” from Napster 2.0, Rhapsody,...
