unsigned, fresh new breaking artists & bands...
screw the consumer!
I'll let the evil corporate giant do the talking:
"As of August 31, 2008, we will no longer be able to support the retrieval of license keys for the songs you purchased from MSN Music or the authorization of additional computers. You will need to obtain a license key for each of your songs downloaded from MSN Music on any new computer, and you must do so before August 31, 2008. If you attempt to transfer your songs to additional computers after August 31, 2008, those songs will not successfully play.
"
In simple terms, if you get a new computer next year; all the tunes you bought from MSN Music won't play in it. "We will no longer be able to support..." sounds like "screw the consumer" to me.
Article first published by Hypebot.
Replies to This Discussion
-
Permalink Reply by the clay faces on -
well here's a first - microsoft changes it's tune:
Article first published by Digital Music News.
Microsoft Changes Stance On DRM
Microsoft has now agreed to support compatibility on MSN Music downloads, according to a letter sent to subscribers on Wednesday. In April, Microsoft indicated that purchased tracks from the now-shuttered MSN Music download store could not be transferred to additional PCs and devices as of August 31, 2008.
The move stirred some negative response, especially from those concerned about restrictive, DRM-free content. But the company is now shifting its stance. "After careful consideration, Microsoft has decided to continue to support the authorization of new computers and devices ... through at least the end of 2011," the letter stated.
Microsoft indicated that it would review activity on current downloads before making another decision related to compatibility. MSN Music was closed in favor of the newer Zune Marketplace.
Unsigned Chart
Latest Activity
Blog Posts
Bands wanted for live music video streaming nights
Posted by Radfax on March 14, 2010 at 7:01pm
Pete Christie - guest guitarist on 2 new album launches by 'Bemis' and 'Tinderbox'
Posted by Fiona on March 13, 2010 at 10:30pm
Smooth Jazz
Posted by Phil Casagrande on March 12, 2010 at 8:46pm
New Release: The Gospel Collection of Dr. Allean Varnado Lang - Coming Soon!
Posted by Dr Allean Varnado Lang on March 7, 2010 at 10:52pm
Music Cds by: Dr. Allean Varnado Lang
Posted by Dr Allean Varnado Lang on March 7, 2010 at 10:44pm
Badge
© 2010 Created by Keith Davis
