Hi Mark,
So does iTunes. Better quality too.
All the best
Steve
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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.
Paul
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From: talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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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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