In the US, Napster has joined Amazon in selling DRM-free content in MP3 format from all the major labels.
A percentage of iTunes tracks are DRM-free, but certainly not all.
The big question is: why won't the labels allow iTunes to sell all of their tracks DRM-free?
Obviously the labels would love to eliminate the iTunes policy of 99-cent only pricing, but there must be something more than that.
I think it's because the labels probably thought they were taking part in a fun little experiment when little ol' Apple told them about their new iTunes store, and the next thing they knew, they were dealing with the largest music retailer in the world. The only leverage they have left is to keep Apple's contracts DRM-restricted while opening other distribution partners' contracts up to DRM-free options.
I didn't read the whole thread, but here are my suggestions:
1. Have a mandatory liability disclaimer for anyone who wants to participate. They sign, or they don't play.
2. Have a Chuck E. Cheese's-like 'hand stamp' - Use a changing/number rubber stamp, and stamp each player's hand along with their equipment (on a sticker, or whatever). If the stamps don't match (or if there is no stamp on the equipment), they don't leave with it, and they can work it out later.
Just a couple of things off the top of my head (although looking just above, I do see an 'asset tagging" suggestion, which is probably close to the same thing).
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This is the second high-profile article online that has mentioned Steve Jobs' absence from last week's quarterly earnings call.
I have listened to Apple's quarterly earnings calls pretty regularly for over five years, and it is rare for Steve Jobs to be present at that event. It's usually Tim Cook (COO) and Peter Oppenheimer (CFO).
And holy jeebus...the linked article cites Rob Enderle as its chief Apple 'expert'. Enderle is a joke among the Apple community, as his track record is abysmal.
Please cite a reliable source that says Apple has 'filed suit' against anyone regarding this matter.
You can't? I didn't think so.
Apple has filed a formal opposition to a trademark application, which it must do in order to actively defend its trademark. Whether it's successful or not is irrelevant.
Engadget explains the issue in detail here:
http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/03/apple-vs-nyc-whats-really-going-on/
I'm not sure what disappoints me more - the sensationalist tone of the submitted piece, or the overwhelming knee-jerk reaction of folks jumping on Apple for something they didn't actually do.
...is that Adobe jumped the shark after John Warnock retired, and they're now being run by the marketing department. There's no passion in their products anymore, and they've become more hostile to their customers (in both service and usability) with each release.
Apple would remind them who they're making software for (creative professionals), and remind them that passion drives creativity....not that I'm holding my breath for an Adobe takeover by Apple.
No, it's not physically stolen, but Goldman is apparently reaping substantial financial rewards by using work that is clearly not his, without any sort of compensation to the original artist.
So, it's almost like counterfeiting money...just adding a few steps between for semantics.
There's a great storytelling/family archive/scrapbook/whatever-you-want-to-call-it app called MemoryMiner (http://memoryminer.com/), that has integrated Google Maps for a while now. It's definitely worth checking out (even if you're not on a Mac, there are some video examples on the site as to how it's utilized).
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http://www.apple.com/hotnews/apple-answers-fcc-questions/ An unusual move for Apple, but apparently pretty straighforward.
Yes, the headline left a bit to be desired.
In the US, Napster has joined Amazon in selling DRM-free content in MP3 format from all the major labels.
A percentage of iTunes tracks are DRM-free, but certainly not all.
The big question is: why won't the labels allow iTunes to sell all of their tracks DRM-free?
Obviously the labels would love to eliminate the iTunes policy of 99-cent only pricing, but there must be something more than that.
I think it's because the labels probably thought they were taking part in a fun little experiment when little ol' Apple told them about their new iTunes store, and the next thing they knew, they were dealing with the largest music retailer in the world. The only leverage they have left is to keep Apple's contracts DRM-restricted while opening other distribution partners' contracts up to DRM-free options.
I didn't read the whole thread, but here are my suggestions: 1. Have a mandatory liability disclaimer for anyone who wants to participate. They sign, or they don't play. 2. Have a Chuck E. Cheese's-like 'hand stamp' - Use a changing/number rubber stamp, and stamp each player's hand along with their equipment (on a sticker, or whatever). If the stamps don't match (or if there is no stamp on the equipment), they don't leave with it, and they can work it out later. Just a couple of things off the top of my head (although looking just above, I do see an 'asset tagging" suggestion, which is probably close to the same thing).
This is the second high-profile article online that has mentioned Steve Jobs' absence from last week's quarterly earnings call. I have listened to Apple's quarterly earnings calls pretty regularly for over five years, and it is rare for Steve Jobs to be present at that event. It's usually Tim Cook (COO) and Peter Oppenheimer (CFO). And holy jeebus...the linked article cites Rob Enderle as its chief Apple 'expert'. Enderle is a joke among the Apple community, as his track record is abysmal.
Please cite a reliable source that says Apple has 'filed suit' against anyone regarding this matter. You can't? I didn't think so. Apple has filed a formal opposition to a trademark application, which it must do in order to actively defend its trademark. Whether it's successful or not is irrelevant. Engadget explains the issue in detail here: http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/03/apple-vs-nyc-whats-really-going-on/ I'm not sure what disappoints me more - the sensationalist tone of the submitted piece, or the overwhelming knee-jerk reaction of folks jumping on Apple for something they didn't actually do.
...is that Adobe jumped the shark after John Warnock retired, and they're now being run by the marketing department. There's no passion in their products anymore, and they've become more hostile to their customers (in both service and usability) with each release. Apple would remind them who they're making software for (creative professionals), and remind them that passion drives creativity. ...not that I'm holding my breath for an Adobe takeover by Apple.
No, it's not physically stolen, but Goldman is apparently reaping substantial financial rewards by using work that is clearly not his, without any sort of compensation to the original artist.
So, it's almost like counterfeiting money...just adding a few steps between for semantics.
There's a great storytelling/family archive/scrapbook/whatever-you-want-to-call-it app called MemoryMiner (http://memoryminer.com/), that has integrated Google Maps for a while now. It's definitely worth checking out (even if you're not on a Mac, there are some video examples on the site as to how it's utilized).