EMI Group, one of the European labels that his Steveness called out in his missive, looks to be taking up his suggestion to offer DRM-free music. While it’s not clear which “broad swath of its recordings” might be getting the sweet touch of freedom, EMI is discussing selling the consumer-friendly tunes with “Apple, Microsoft, Real Networks and Yahoo,” according to the Times.
https://gizmodo.com/steve-jobs-on-drm-it-must-die-234448
The Times makes it clear, though, that we shouldn’t start soiling our sweats for la revolucion just yet, as it’s “far from clear that the company… will reach a deal.” And in iTunes’ case, it’s been pointed out that even tracks which are DRM-less in other stores are locked up tight with FairPlay, so they still might take the all-or-nothing approach, even if EMI does come out for truth, freedom, and the American Way.
EMI May Sell Recordings Online With No Anti-Copying Software [NYT]
