News
Washington Post: BMG Offers Legal Song Sharing
By Dennis Lloyd
Publisher, iLounge
Published: Monday, September 22, 2003
News Category: Digital Media
One option allows the consumer to copy all of Hamilton’s songs from the CD onto the computer and portable devices, such as MP3 players (but not yet Apple’s iPod). Once in the computer, the software lets the consumer copy the songs on up to three CDs. There is nothing to prevent those CDs from being recopied, though the next generation of the software will include such copy protection.”
Next: DIY Infiniti G35 iPod Install
Previous: Reuters: Net piracy has five more years of growth - study
Shop in the loungeStore for iPod + iPhone Accessories.
Comments
If you have a comment, news tip, advertising inquiry, or coverage request, a question about iPods or accessories, or if you sell or market iPod products or services, read iLounge's Comments + Questions policies before posting, and fully identify yourself if you do. We will delete comments containing advertising, astroturfing, trolling, personal attacks, offensive language, or other objectionable content, then ban and/or publicly identify violators.
Recent News
- Griffin RoadTrip receives iPhone, iPhone 3G certification
- Compete: iPhone users more likely to install applications
- Sign up for our iPodweek newsletter, arriving shortly
- Apple updates iPhone SDK for OS 2.2
- Mix: Tweetie, Puzzle Quest, OrbLive, iTunes credit woes
- iPod touch Software 2.2 out, lacks Maps enhancements
- iPhone Software 2.2 out: Google Street View, Podcasts
- Apple releases iTunes 8.0.2
- DLO ships HomeDock HD for iPod
- Apple patent points to iPhone, iPod status indicators
Recent Reviews
- Apple iPod classic (120GB)
- Apple iPod touch Second-Generation (8GB/16GB/32GB)
- Apple iPod nano Fourth-Generation (4GB/8GB/16GB)
- Apple iPhone 3G (8GB/16GB)
- Numark TTi USB Turntable with Universal Dock
- Jensen JiMS-525i Docking Digital HD Radio System for iPod and iPhone
- Gear4 DUO Versatile Speaker System for iPod
- Boston Acoustics Horizon Duo-i
- myvu Crystal 701 iPod Edition
- JBL On Stage 200ID
1
Another BS scheme.
I have the output from my soundcard hooked up to a high end stereo system. Why should I be limited to listening to my legally purchased CD in mediocre wma audio?
Let’s hope this one has a swift death.
Posted by cmm on September 23, 2003 at 3:51 AM (PDT)
2
they should just stop it and accept that people will share files
Posted by ti on September 23, 2003 at 6:53 AM (PDT)
3
I keep wondering when the majors will get a clue...This idea of BMG has got to be one of the silliest ever.
Posted by Christianicononev.2 on September 25, 2003 at 8:46 PM (PDT)
4
Plus,the last time they did something like this,the CD’s that had this built in “watermark” the CD’s wouldn’t even play in ANY CD player or computer. That went over really well… Also,if memory serves, the labels also get a portion of the profits from each and every blank recordable CD sold.According to them, they felt entitled to this royalty because of the very same reasons they are screaming about now.
Posted by Christianicononev.2 on September 25, 2003 at 8:56 PM (PDT)