We already reported that Apple Inc.'s iTunes is now selling DRM-less versions of EMI's catalog of music (and briefly mentioned the subject at hand). However, there is a slight difference between the DRM-free downloads from iTunes and the MP3 files spread across P2P networks. Apple has decided, for security reasons (and perhaps too quietly), to embed a user's name and account email into every DRM-free download.
Of course, this was a bit of a "shocking" detail for many. However, it does serve as a reminder that the downloads are sold without restrictions so the user can do what he/she wants with it for personal use, not share it with the world through every P2P network available. This issue is still gaining a lot of attention however, as one could interpret it as an attempt to weed out file sharers quietly.
Sharing these files on a P2P network will no doubt land you with legal problems eventually, so don't do it. All in all, this doesn't take away the fact that it's a big step for the music download business and paying customers who now don't have to suffer horrible DRM restrictions.
Source:
Pocket-Lint.co.uk
Sharing these files on a P2P network will no doubt land you with legal problems eventually, so don't do it. All in all, this doesn't take away the fact that it's a big step for the music download business and paying customers who now don't have to suffer horrible DRM restrictions.
Source:
Pocket-Lint.co.uk
