[talks-uk] Re: Music file types
- From: "All formats" <allformats@xxxxxxxxx>
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- Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 10:38:23 -0000
Fantastic! That's what a bit of competition does for you then.
I'll try Amazon and the like first though as Itunes could have done
something before and chose not to it seems.
Paul Hopkins - Manager
(All Formats)
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From: talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
On Behalf Of Steve Nutt
Sent: 12 January 2009 18:58
To: talks-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [talks-uk] Re: Music file types
Hi Paul,
Not any more. Not from the end of March anyway. All iTunes stuff should be
DRM-free.
All the best
Steve
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On Behalf Of All formats
Sent: Monday 12 January 2009 16:41
To: talks-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [talks-uk] Re: Music file types
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
Paul Hopkins - Manager
(All Formats)
Queen Alexandra College
Court Oak Road
Harborne
BIRMINGHAM
B17 9TG
Tel:
0121 428 5018
Fax:
0121 428 5048
E-mail:
allformats@xxxxxxxxx
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www.allformats.org.uk
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People with a Visual Impairment.
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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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