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floppy ears writes "Watch out for the new Anthony Hamilton CD, Coming From Where I'm From. The CD has two sets of tracks: one set of "encrypted" songs that can be handled by CD players but cannot be ripped, and a duplicate set of tracks in WMA format. In CD players, the disc plays normally (in theory). When put into a computer, the disc installs software to keep the music secure, but allows you to copy some or all of the Windows Media tracks to your hard drive. What a shame that I'm running Linux and my portable MP3 player doesn't support WMA."
Ah, so that may explain why I haven't heard of him before. I was wondering, are they going to use this as a test - look, we released this CD (from a relative unknown) and nobody's sharing his music! And no complaints! Use it for everyone!
Could be a problem. Can they enforce some sort of labelling? Probably not if it does indeed comply with red book, haven't read that in years to see if it allows for extra data tracks or not.
Wonder if it asks permission first?
You know, they'll take a lot of flak for this, but it honestly does seem like they're at least trying to provide fair-use copies, preview opportunities, et cetera. Not bad, actually. Of course, we'll see what the reality is, but they should get some points for effort here.
You're special forces then? That's great! I just love your olympics!
I do not like the idea of a cd installing software such as this.
Well then, that's fine, as you are not required to buy such a CD. Unless you want to hear what's on that CD...
I know it just shocks the hell out of people here, but if you produce a media product, you can use whatever copy protection you want. Nobody is being forced to buy it!
OMGNOTDIGITALMUSTSUCK!
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Fuck it. Those bastards. Not getting any of my moneyl Fucking bastards. Fuck 'em all.
Why the f*ck is this insightful? The parent poster just said that if he doesn't like a product for a given price he won't buy it. People have been doing this since money was invented. This whore is ugly fat and charges too much! I'm taking my business elsewhere. Just because he is pissing all over the RIAA doesn't make the comment insightful. Fuck downloading copywrited music is immoral and unethical but we all do it anyway. Stop grasping at straws to rationalize your behaviour. Accept that you are doing something wrong and your mom isn't going to spank you for it.