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Warner Rejects Jobs' DRM Position

Posted by Zonk on from the we-like-things-just-the-way-they-are dept.

massivefoot writes "Warner Music has rejected the suggestion from Steve Jobs that DRM should be removed from music downloads. In an open letter this week, Jobs said that removing the software would also allow greater usability for customers, as any online music store would be able to sell songs that would work on all players. Warner Music, the world's fourth largest record company, seems far from convinced. "

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  1. Logic eh? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Interesting

    "without logic and merit".

    This from an industry that thinks it's logical to/that:

    * Get a share of the profit from iPod sales.
    * Adjusting for inflation CD should cost around $30! Why can everyone see what a great bargain they are!
    * If it's on your computer and you didn't legally download it, you must of pirated it!
    * The quality of music has nothing to do with lower CD sales.

    I know they don't read this but...

    STOP treating your customers as thieves and maybe they will buy your product more often.
    STOP dishing out crap, your customers will buy quality music.
    DRM does not stop pirates any more then closed window will stop thieves if you leave the door open.