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Is iTunes Going DRM-Free?
mashable.com - 12/9/2008
Is iTunes Going DRM-Free?
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AppleInsider just published a tip they picked up from French technology site ElctronLibre that “asserts that it’s now “clear” Apple will spark new interest in its music store by removing DRM from tracks published by Sony, Universal and Warner on December 9th.” Does this ...
appleinsider.com - 12/9/2008
Rumor: Apple's iTunes going DRM-free starting Tuesday
— appleinsider.com — Apple is believed to be on the verge of an end-of-year push that would start by finally offering unprotected iTunes Store music from all major labels and would switch a special post-holiday campaign giving away music and videos to Europeans. (more) Rumor: Apple's iTunes going DRM-free starting Tuesday

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Don't hold your breath for DRM-free iTunes news
news.cnet.com - 12/9/2008
Don't hold your breath for DRM-free iTunes news
— news.cnet.com — Rumors coming out of Europe that claim Apple will begin offering unprotected music files from the three largest recording companies on Tuesday are bogus, according to my music-industry sources. Yes, Apple is in negotiations with the three ... (more) Don't hold your breath for DRM-free iTunes news

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techmeme.com - 12/9/2008
Rumor: Apple's iTunes going DRM-free starting Tuesday (Aidan Malley/AppleInsider)
— techmeme.com — Aidan Malley / AppleInsider : Rumor: Apple's iTunes going DRM-free starting Tuesday   —  Apple is believed to be on the verge of an end-of-year push that would start by finally offering unprotected iTunes Store music from all ... (more) Rumor: Apple's iTunes going DRM-free starting Tuesday ...

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