When you need to play your iTMS purchases, you must play them on an authorized machine. If a machine doesn't run a version of iTunes that can call home to authorize you, you can't play your purchases.
iTunes 4.2 will get the job done for now, but when Apple pulls support for v4.2, if you were to try to authorize a computer with 4.2 installed, you can't.
if you own a mac or pc now and switch to the other in a few years there will still be free iTunes software to play your songs.
My point is, Operating System license fees are the hidden cost in DRM'd online music store purchases.
iTunes currently requires version 4.2 as a minimum to play any DRM'd songs you have purchased from the store. This means you have to be running Windows 2000, XP, Mac OS 10.2.x, 10.3.x to play your music.
2 years from now, those restrictions could change to requiring a theoretical iTunes 5.0 which would theoretically require Windows XP & Longhorn and Mac OS 10.4.x & 10.5.x.
Even if iTunes remains free, I'll eventually have to pay $199 for the next version of Windows or $129 for the next version of Mac OS X (and possibly a new Mac supportable by the OS X version) to continue to play music I purchased from the iTMS this year and can play this year.
MP3 files, however, will play on any playback app that supports them, regardless of the OS or the age of the hardware, long after my iPod dies.
The Microsoft vs. Apple battle in music players is bigger than the two computer software giants.
The last half of the 1990s demonstrated two things: 1. People want to listen to music in a digital format
2. The Internet is a viable digital music distribution "medium".
Until the online purchase/subscription model battle is won, the battle over music players isn't going to be over anytime soon.
Although I think the subscription model might win out in the end, there's something to be said about owning the music you purchase.
Personally, I don't want another monthly bill. I have enough of those, plus student loans. I want to buy a song online like I buy a CD in a store and be done with it and not be worried about subscription fees.
Whether or not you use Windows Media's DRM or FairPlay, it's clear that you'll eventually need to upgrade (purchase) newer versions of the OS to continue to play your music, whether if it's subscribed (borrowed) or owned outright (iTMS).
Maybe I'll just stick with transcoding everything to MP3s that play just fine everywhere, including my iPod.
I use my 3rd-Gen iPod for exactly what I bought it for: playing music while I'm doing other things.
If I wanted to share photos with people, a PDA would be a better route. Especially when you can store and view your photos on a PDA for the same $499 price, and have nearly infinite expandability, a larger screen and video playback.
I agree with you, however, you'd think at the very least Microsoft could do is ask you to enter the account credentials of an administrative account whenever you're about to install an application or modify core system settings.
This would prevent the vast majority of silent spyware installations.
Instead, we have no authentication and a "SYSTEM" super user account for applications to play Administrator with.
Almost everytime I click on an article, what appears on screen makes me feel like I am loading broken layout code into my browser, resulting in multiple clicks of the Reload button.
However, the same code works fine in Internet Explorer, every time.
I've seen some of the advertising for the new hp iPods, and to me it looks like they are targeting two groups:
1. Amateur bands, whose members consist of 100% Windows users, looking to get into the music industry via iTunes/iPod and an hp PC to compose music on.
2. The Joe WindowsUsers not already aware of what an iPod is. For some of these people, hp has "invented" the iPod, especially once hp gets them on the same shelf as their Pavillion PCs at Wal-Mart.
...so long as the creators don't decide to rerelease it 30 years later as a special edition with new CGI effects and green aliens shooting first;)
WARNING: SPOILER FOR THOSE WHO NEVER SAW THE ORIGINAL SERIES AHEAD.
I'm interested in how they resolve the cliffhanger ending of the original series. I mean, are they going to do a Dallas ("it was all a dream") or what?
It's hard to walk away from being a pile of shattered red glass...
Depends on the condition of the PC at the time.
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My wife and I both own 3G iPods (connected via Firewire) and using the latest firmware.
No problems under Service Pack 2 whatsoever, though Windows Firewall did fuss about iTunes wanting to connect o the Internet.
From my experience, many of the times when an OS/feature breaks from a service pack installation, it's because the user's PC was already damaged by corrupt files, registry entries, or"tweaks". The Service Pack simply exposed them.
According the the RIAA, MPAA, the NFL, and several other entertainment groups, playing broadcasted or distributed entertainment on a computer is against the law....
...So how can a local government body issue people a license to repair lawbreaking equipment?
Real Media on an iPod can mean only one thi--- BUFFERING... 0%... 13%... 27%... 34%... 58%... 72%... 88%... 97%... 100%... --ng to consumers: More choice!
Even if the "Donate money to NASA" box raised only $20 million, it would send a strong signal to the government that people are willing to support space exploration above and beyond what already is spent by Congress with their tax dollars.
Besides, I wouldn't underestimate the power of a few million dollars. Just look what SpaceShipOne accomplished for $20 million.
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When you need to play your iTMS purchases, you must play them on an authorized machine. If a machine doesn't run a version of iTunes that can call home to authorize you, you can't play your purchases.
iTunes 4.2 will get the job done for now, but when Apple pulls support for v4.2, if you were to try to authorize a computer with 4.2 installed, you can't.
iTunes currently requires version 4.2 as a minimum to play any DRM'd songs you have purchased from the store. This means you have to be running Windows 2000, XP, Mac OS 10.2.x, 10.3.x to play your music.
2 years from now, those restrictions could change to requiring a theoretical iTunes 5.0 which would theoretically require Windows XP & Longhorn and Mac OS 10.4.x & 10.5.x.
Even if iTunes remains free, I'll eventually have to pay $199 for the next version of Windows or $129 for the next version of Mac OS X (and possibly a new Mac supportable by the OS X version) to continue to play music I purchased from the iTMS this year and can play this year.
MP3 files, however, will play on any playback app that supports them, regardless of the OS or the age of the hardware, long after my iPod dies.
The Microsoft vs. Apple battle in music players is bigger than the two computer software giants.
The last half of the 1990s demonstrated two things:
1. People want to listen to music in a digital format
2. The Internet is a viable digital music distribution "medium".
Until the online purchase/subscription model battle is won, the battle over music players isn't going to be over anytime soon.
Although I think the subscription model might win out in the end, there's something to be said about owning the music you purchase.
Personally, I don't want another monthly bill. I have enough of those, plus student loans. I want to buy a song online like I buy a CD in a store and be done with it and not be worried about subscription fees.
Whether or not you use Windows Media's DRM or FairPlay, it's clear that you'll eventually need to upgrade (purchase) newer versions of the OS to continue to play your music, whether if it's subscribed (borrowed) or owned outright (iTMS).
Maybe I'll just stick with transcoding everything to MP3s that play just fine everywhere, including my iPod.
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It looks like you're searching for porn.
Would you like help?
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Exactly.
I use my 3rd-Gen iPod for exactly what I bought it for: playing music while I'm doing other things.
If I wanted to share photos with people, a PDA would be a better route. Especially when you can store and view your photos on a PDA for the same $499 price, and have nearly infinite expandability, a larger screen and video playback.
Within the next two years, expect PowerBook G5s, iBook G5s, and eMac G5s to appear.
The only reason to make a game playable on a G4 would be if Apple were still making PowerMac G4s.
Also, the current crop of G4 notebooks have 32MB and 64MB video cards -- hardly Doom III-caliber hardware.
I agree with you, however, you'd think at the very least Microsoft could do is ask you to enter the account credentials of an administrative account whenever you're about to install an application or modify core system settings.
This would prevent the vast majority of silent spyware installations.
Instead, we have no authentication and a "SYSTEM" super user account for applications to play Administrator with.
Sure there are ways to copy the music files from an iPod to a PC or Mac.
It's another ordeal entirely to copy the related Playcounts, Playlists, and groupings from a well-groomed iTunes database.
To get everything, just use iPodRip (PC/Mac).
This isn't intended to be Offtopic, Flamebait, or Trolling, as it is something to keep in mind in any Macintosh-related discussion:
Please don't use the term "MAC". That's an acronym for Money Access Center.
"Mac" is the correct term and is short for "Macintosh".
Almost everytime I click on an article, what appears on screen makes me feel like I am loading broken layout code into my browser, resulting in multiple clicks of the Reload button.
However, the same code works fine in Internet Explorer, every time.
Lian-Li makes the perfect case to make yourself a clone of the PowerMac G5 with x86 hardware.
You could probably build your own for much less than the cost of this hip-e machine.
I think a good source of Science television is good for children and adults alike.
For children, it inspires.
For adults, it explains really cool things in layman's terms.
I watch The Science Channel all the time... well, when the wife lets me have the clicker.
There are too many OS/App combinations to patch for. Microsoft should have released a and downloads the patched files you need.
The current "tool" only tells you if you have vulnerable files and redirects you to Office Update.
I've seen some of the advertising for the new hp iPods, and to me it looks like they are targeting two groups:
1. Amateur bands, whose members consist of 100% Windows users, looking to get into the music industry via iTunes/iPod and an hp PC to compose music on.
2. The Joe WindowsUsers not already aware of what an iPod is. For some of these people, hp has "invented" the iPod, especially once hp gets them on the same shelf as their Pavillion PCs at Wal-Mart.
I'm pretty sure that the Sun machines I have in my server room have had their laser mice (mirrored mousepad even!) long before this Logitech offering.
But great news for consumers.
I wonder if they'll make a wired version.
I hate to say it, but with BitTorrent and other various programs, every day is "Free Software Day".
...so long as the creators don't decide to rerelease it 30 years later as a special edition with new CGI effects and green aliens shooting first ;)
WARNING: SPOILER FOR THOSE WHO NEVER SAW THE ORIGINAL SERIES AHEAD.
I'm interested in how they resolve the cliffhanger ending of the original series. I mean, are they going to do a Dallas ("it was all a dream") or what?
It's hard to walk away from being a pile of shattered red glass...
My wife and I both own 3G iPods (connected via Firewire) and using the latest firmware.
No problems under Service Pack 2 whatsoever, though Windows Firewall did fuss about iTunes wanting to connect o the Internet.
From my experience, many of the times when an OS/feature breaks from a service pack installation, it's because the user's PC was already damaged by corrupt files, registry entries, or"tweaks". The Service Pack simply exposed them.
My small form factor ThinkPad has such a small keyboard, it's essentially one-handed.
And it even comes with a nipple!
According the the RIAA, MPAA, the NFL, and several other entertainment groups, playing broadcasted or distributed entertainment on a computer is against the law....
...So how can a local government body issue people a license to repair lawbreaking equipment?
To use iTunes, you must accept the iTunes software license.
Therefore, to use your iPod, you must accept the iTunes software license.
That's the Catch-22.
Real Media on an iPod can mean only one thi--- BUFFERING... 0%... 13%... 27%... 34%... 58%... 72%... 88%... 97%... 100%... --ng to consumers: More choice!
There's always the option of charging your iPod in an AC outlet overnight via Firewire + AC Plug Adaptor.
Despite using Firewire to transfer songs, I often charge my 3G iPod with the included AC adaptor overnight -- Just like a cell phone.
Even if the "Donate money to NASA" box raised only $20 million, it would send a strong signal to the government that people are willing to support space exploration above and beyond what already is spent by Congress with their tax dollars.
Besides, I wouldn't underestimate the power of a few million dollars. Just look what SpaceShipOne accomplished for $20 million.