[talks-uk] Re: Music file types
- From: "Steve Nutt" <steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <talks-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:20:45 -0000
Hi Andy,
No not at all. There are still some accessibility issues, primarily with
registration, but other than that, I like iTunes now.
All the best
Steve
-----Original Message-----
From: talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
On Behalf Of ANDY COLLINS
Sent: Monday 12 January 2009 19:01
To: talks-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [talks-uk] Re: Music file types
Steve - isn't Itunes still a pain to access? 7Digital has always been pretty
strait forward for me -
Andy
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Nutt" <steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <talks-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, January 12, 2009 6:56 PM
Subject: [talks-uk] Re: Music file types
> Hi Mark,
>
> So does iTunes. Better quality too.
>
> All the best
>
> Steve
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> On Behalf Of Mark Brett
> Sent: Monday 12 January 2009 17:09
> To: talks-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [talks-uk] Re: Music file types
>
> Just to let you know that amazon uk do downloads that dont have any drm
> protection on them.
>
> Mark Brett
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> Subject: [talks-uk] Re: Music file types
> From: "All formats" <allformats@xxxxxxxxx>
> Date: 12/01/2009 16:47
>
> Hi Barbara
>
> I would think it is as you suggested. That you can't convert them because
> they originate through Itunes.
>
> I am surprised that you are able to convert some from that source and not
> others. I believe that Itunes is very strict with their DRM (Digital
> Rights
> Management). DRM can be more strict on some files than others anyway.
> e.g.
> You would be able to copy some files to a certain device and there would
> be
> a set amount of times you could do this whilst other levels of DRM may
> restrict you to one PC and one device such as an Ipod.
>
> I have heard that a work around is that if you burn a CD through Itunes or
> equivalent and then rip the CD through Windows media player or equivalent,
> that the ripped tracks can be copied without the DRM limitations.
>
> I have had mixed results with this too so, you might want to try it to see
> what happens.
>
> I say this as someone who does not recommend or support any type of
> illegal
> file sharing etc but, I do get very frustrated when I buy a music track
> that
> is so restricted that I can't even copy it to my phone to hear away from
> my
> PC.
>
> Hope my response is helpful to you and here's hoping I haven't started a
> mad
> discussion on this topic about legalities etc <smile>!
>
> Cheers.
>
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> From: talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> On Behalf Of Barbara Wilson
> Sent: 12 January 2009 16:08
> To: talks-uk
> Subject: [talks-uk] Music file types
>
>
> Sorry if this message is more appropriate for another list. When
> transfering
> music from my PC to my phone, I find that some files when converted to MP3
> still don't play. I am using an E51, but have tried this on a couple of
> handsets. When I copy files from iTunes they are usually in M4 A or B or
> P,
> so I convert them to MP3 using Goldwave before transfering them. Some play
> fine and some don't. Would this be because they are itunes purchases and
> therefore can't be manipulated through GoldWave? Though I have converted
> and
> used other iTunes purchases. I would be greatful if anyone has any
> suggestions.
>
> Barbara
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