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Microsoft, OD2 Start European Music Service

Posted by michael on from the cash-cow dept.

useosx writes "Reuters is reporting that 'Microsoft Corp. announced on Thursday a pact with Europe's biggest digital music outfit, OD2, to form the continent's first major a la carte online download service. ... The move marks the first time European consumers can purchase song downloads off the Internet for under one euro ($1.13), and without requiring a monthly subscription, bringing the fee in line with the popular Apple Computer iTunes service, which is not yet available in Europe.'" Other stories: the Guardian, BBC.

2 of 236 comments (clear)

  1. Re:Huh? by WPIDalamar · · Score: 5, Funny

    Here's my guess at unreasonable:

    1) Trying to copy them to any other device except those running MS operating systems.

    2) Trying to copy directly to a non drm format.

    3) Copying to more than X number of cd's, where x >=0 and x = 1

    4) Trying to use any software to burn to a cd not expressely approved.

    5) Trying to use any hardware to burn to a cd not expressely approved.

    6) Copying after attempting to get any tech support for any failed uses.

  2. One company to rule them all... by picz · · Score: 5, Funny

    All they want is:
    The Server OS market
    The Database market
    The Office market
    The Home PC market
    The Handheld market
    The Mobile market
    The Game market
    The TV market
    The Instant messaging market
    The E-mail market

    And the hearts of men are easily corrupted.

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