DRM Free Music is Everywhere · Slashdot Mirror

Posted by ryuzaki0 on Wednesday February 28, 2007 @04:51AM from the do-you-hear-what-i-hear dept.

guisar writes "I continue to endure stories on Slashdot and elsewhere complaining about EMI, itunes and other organizations maybe (or maybe not) releasing material in DRM free format. Well- here's some news there's LOTS of material out there. So instead of complaining, download what you like. There are plenty of artists releasing their material in FLAC and other DRM free format. Just look around. Most artists are doing their part by releasing their music in the hopes they can gain enough exposure to earn a living at what they love. If you're complaining about major labels not releasing material, it's probably too late and you are part of the problem." I think this point is often unfairly ignored: the existence of DRM is a fantastic chance for new distribution to reveal new bands. Unfortunately this music is difficult to find because there is simply so much of it.

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I'm Tired of the DRM Articles by Luscious868 · 2007-02-28 05:36 · Score: 0, Flamebait

If you want the convenience of buying tracks online from major labels then it's coming with DRM. Deal with it. If you don't want DRM, buy the CD and rip it. Problem solved. Loseless music in a format with no DRM. If you don't want to pay full price for a CD, check out your local used CD store or order a used version online from EBay, Amazon or any one of the hundreds of other similar sites.