[talks-uk] Re: Music file types
- From: "Steve Nutt" <steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <talks-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:57:59 -0000
Hi Carol,
I am not after convincing anybody. Just install it and say no to
associating files, and it won't take over anything.
All the best
Steve
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From: talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
On Behalf Of Carol Pearson
Sent: Tuesday 13 January 2009 17:46
To: talks-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [talks-uk] Re: Music file types
OK, while everyone is going on about Itunes, I gather that the earlier
versions sort of "took over" the computer, and everything played that way
etc.
Please tell me enough about it to consivince me it's now worth having and
using???
--
Carol
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On Tuesday, January 13, 2009 3:16 PM (UK time), All formats at
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> Good, about time I think.
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> I think the majority of us can be trusted.
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> I will perhaps reconsider Itunes after all then.
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> Their files do tend to be of better sound quality.
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> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Steve Nutt
> Sent: 13 January 2009 14:29
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> Subject: [talks-uk] Re: Music file types
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> Hi Paul,
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> They are dropping all DRM from March.
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> All the best
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> Steve
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> Sent: Tuesday 13 January 2009 10:38
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> Subject: [talks-uk] Re: Music file types
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> I thought Itunes had DRM on their files.
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> Perhaps they have become a little less stringent over the years?
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> [mailto:talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Steve Nutt
> Sent: 12 January 2009 18:56
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> Subject: [talks-uk] Re: Music file types
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> Hi Mark,
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> So does iTunes. Better quality too.
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> All the best
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> [mailto:talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Mark Brett
> Sent: Monday 12 January 2009 17:09
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> Subject: [talks-uk] Re: Music file types
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> Just to let you know that amazon uk do downloads that dont have any
> drm protection on them.
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> Subject: [talks-uk] Re: Music file types
> From: "All formats" <allformats@xxxxxxxxx>
> Date: 12/01/2009 16:47
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> Hi Barbara
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> I would think it is as you suggested. That you can't convert them
> because they originate through Itunes.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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>!
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> Cheers.
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> Paul
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> [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
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> 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.
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> Barbara
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