The only reason I buy CD's these days is to rip them into MP3 files and put them on my iPod. If they are going to take this away from me, along with the ability to play in Linux, they obviously don't want any of my money. I am not going to buy an archaic CD player just because some executive tells me "buy one or else".
The entertainment industry in general seems to be stuck in the early 90's. I know several people who don't even own TV's or real CD players-- they watch movies and listen to music on their computers EXCLUSIVELY.
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The only reason I buy CD's these days is to rip them into MP3 files and put them on my iPod. If they are going to take this away from me, along with the ability to play in Linux, they obviously don't want any of my money. I am not going to buy an archaic CD player just because some executive tells me "buy one or else". The entertainment industry in general seems to be stuck in the early 90's. I know several people who don't even own TV's or real CD players-- they watch movies and listen to music on their computers EXCLUSIVELY.