I've bought 6 EMI albums, plus a bunch of singles since the DRM-free tracks came out - that's more than I have since the store existed. My purchased collection, previously under 50 tracks, now stands at 149. I can't make a clearer statement than that, and I really hope some sales information comes out soon. I don't expect EMI to release the amount of songs sold, or the income they've made. Just a percentage increase over the previous month would be enough. If they sell 2-3 times as many tracks as they did earlier in the year, I can't see shareholders allowing the other labels to continue with DRM.
Actually that Aerosmith song is taken from what is widely considered their best album. The fact that you haven't heard anything they released before their mid-80s relaunch isn't Harmonix's fault. Blame Clear Channel.
iTunes doesn't show any of the personal information from songs it's playing from a shared library, so you can strike b) from your list. Regarding c), you can do exactly the same things with your iTunes Plus songs as you could with a CD rip, but you can't magically break the law just because you paid another 30 cents. Real sorry about that.
You're right, calling you anal was out of line, and I apologise. It wasn't the right choice of word, so obviously I was tired or drunk or both. What I was attempting to get at was that having your exact choice of bitrate shouldn't be important if the bitrate offered is high enough. 'Nitpicking' would have been the ideal term.
Sure, but the whole point of the iTMS is that it's a desktop app, not a crappy web interface. Being a desktop application plays a part in why it's been successful and every other online music store has failed to make an impact (obviously the biggest part being the iPod compatibility!).
Mmmm. And in a year the trackpad buttons won't work and the CPU heatsinks will be clogged with dust, making the (already loud) fan spin constantly. But hey, it was cheap.
Maybe you'll start backing up your important data too?
Christ, what a bunch of idiots, especially the 'business' folk without a backup regime.
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Actually, users of other platforms in the early 90s did have to pay for internet software. Windows 3.1 did not come as standard with a TCP stack or software (google for 'Trumpet Winsock'), and early versions of the Mac OS similarly needed 3rd-party applications (FTP, Telnet, ping/traceroute/dig).
What you should be complaining about is that Commodore dropped the ball on Amiga OS development, not that third-party developers attempted to earn a living from developing tools to allow you to use the Internet. OH MY GOD, THE INJUSTICE!
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I bet the developer community wept for days, losing a good customer like yourself.
Back when I used an Amiga on the internet, I paid for my software.
I don't have the Spotlight issues you're seeing. My old 15" PowerBook and Intel iMac are both perfectly responsive when making searches - perhaps you have a corrupted index or something?
They changed that part of the licence a few weeks ago actually. It's never been that difficult to move XP to a new system in any case, it only required a call to Microsoft. Annoying, but a 5-minute operation.
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The Back in the Saddle riff is played on a 6-string bass, there's no guitar riff to play! Personally I wish they'd chosen Combination.
Wait.. are you trying to tell us that CD has LESS dynamic range than vinyl?
I've bought 6 EMI albums, plus a bunch of singles since the DRM-free tracks came out - that's more than I have since the store existed. My purchased collection, previously under 50 tracks, now stands at 149. I can't make a clearer statement than that, and I really hope some sales information comes out soon. I don't expect EMI to release the amount of songs sold, or the income they've made. Just a percentage increase over the previous month would be enough. If they sell 2-3 times as many tracks as they did earlier in the year, I can't see shareholders allowing the other labels to continue with DRM.
I see plenty of Ferry Corsten's iTunes Plus stuff on the Australian store - which country are you in? Are you sure EMI distributes him in your region?
Why bother? You wouldn't use it unless Apple used Ogg or FLAC or some other unfinished format...
Actually that Aerosmith song is taken from what is widely considered their best album. The fact that you haven't heard anything they released before their mid-80s relaunch isn't Harmonix's fault. Blame Clear Channel.
I repair computers for a living. It's still very much alive and well on the Windows platform.
iTunes doesn't show any of the personal information from songs it's playing from a shared library, so you can strike b) from your list. Regarding c), you can do exactly the same things with your iTunes Plus songs as you could with a CD rip, but you can't magically break the law just because you paid another 30 cents. Real sorry about that.
This trailer is different to the one I'm seeing on the Apple site...
That's awesome (and I'm a Mac owner). Film it. :)
You're right, calling you anal was out of line, and I apologise. It wasn't the right choice of word, so obviously I was tired or drunk or both. What I was attempting to get at was that having your exact choice of bitrate shouldn't be important if the bitrate offered is high enough. 'Nitpicking' would have been the ideal term.
Sure, but the whole point of the iTMS is that it's a desktop app, not a crappy web interface. Being a desktop application plays a part in why it's been successful and every other online music store has failed to make an impact (obviously the biggest part being the iPod compatibility!).
Hrmm. What I'm getting from your post is that you're cheap, you're anal and you're lazy.
You must be a huge hit with the ladies.
'Intelligent', not 'intelegent'. :P
Games don't actually run under Parallels, btw. You'd need to use Bootcamp for that.
Mmmm. And in a year the trackpad buttons won't work and the CPU heatsinks will be clogged with dust, making the (already loud) fan spin constantly. But hey, it was cheap.
I know this doesn't help, but... it works for me.
On Windows, try Sandboxie. It prevents any app it's running to write to the disk.
Maybe you'll start backing up your important data too?
Christ, what a bunch of idiots, especially the 'business' folk without a backup regime.
Actually, users of other platforms in the early 90s did have to pay for internet software. Windows 3.1 did not come as standard with a TCP stack or software (google for 'Trumpet Winsock'), and early versions of the Mac OS similarly needed 3rd-party applications (FTP, Telnet, ping/traceroute/dig).
What you should be complaining about is that Commodore dropped the ball on Amiga OS development, not that third-party developers attempted to earn a living from developing tools to allow you to use the Internet. OH MY GOD, THE INJUSTICE!
I bet the developer community wept for days, losing a good customer like yourself.
Back when I used an Amiga on the internet, I paid for my software.
Don't forget that Melbourne is one of the best coffee cities in the world, mate. :)
Many of Kubrick's films were intended to be shown full-frame. They're being letterboxed because the DVD-buying public expect it.
I don't have the Spotlight issues you're seeing. My old 15" PowerBook and Intel iMac are both perfectly responsive when making searches - perhaps you have a corrupted index or something?
They changed that part of the licence a few weeks ago actually. It's never been that difficult to move XP to a new system in any case, it only required a call to Microsoft. Annoying, but a 5-minute operation.