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Windows Media Player 11 and Urge
j0e_average writes "The Washington Post is running a review of Microsoft's next version of Media Player, and its integration with MTV's new music service Urge. According to reviewer, Rob Pegoraro, 'Not only does this new, Windows XP-only software promote Urge to the exclusion of other retailers, you can't shop at this store-- or even just play your Urge downloads -- in any earlier version of Windows Media Player.' The Microsoft/Urge subscription model contains a new twist as well: 'Urge also lets you rent songs: $9.95 a month (or $99 a year) lets you download all the tracks you want to a computer, while $14.95 ($149 a year) lets you transfer those downloads to most newer Windows Media-compatible players. These rented songs can't be burned to CD and go silent if you stop paying the fees.'"
John Tesh, you faggot.
By the way, I'm sorry Vito got clipped. You must be heartbroken.
This is not a flame. If someone wants to be on the "editorial board" they need to be a little more careful when they post stories. Otherwise, resign and let those of us who can write do so.
Let's be real. I have foot surgery this week and will be restricted to the couch for at least a month (as in, potentially longer). Time for NetFlix!! I'm more than willing to deal with this type of thing when others appear unable.
From the top story:
"...and it's integration..."
(it's means it is)
If someonoe declares "grammar Nazi!", let's remember two things:
1) Do you really want to fulfill Godwin's law so quickly? (one message?)
2) Those who call others "grammar Nazis"[1] are usually "grammar idiots".
[1] The punctuation Nazis can pretend I wrote Nazi's.
This is just one more peice of software that won't get supported by computer repair shops. I will as usual point to the company the customer bought the music from, and say "Call them. And ask them why they sold you broken music.".
When government fears the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny. - Jefferson
I can't wait for the first Anti-Microsoft hit...
As I've heard, Microsoft is planning to licence an other Rolling Stones classic for the Vista launch ad campagign. Jagger-Richard will rent them the original version of "I can't get no satisfaction..." on a weekly basis. Rumour says, all media player will be able to play it.
A derivative pop act that makes massive money and is more famous for the press they get than the music? I see those all the time. The Rolling Stones were the Monkees with a better PR department.
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