This is just a quick blurb to let everyone know that DRM as we know it has finally died. Amazon.com recently announced that they would be offering DRM free music downloads of music from the Sony BMG record label. Sony BMG was the last of the BIG 4 labels clinging onto DRM and the old business model. It took a very long time for the BIG 4 record labels to realize that DRM was only harming their paying customers. A recent move by artists such as Radiohead to offer their music online free, or at a price the customer determined fair, finally broke the will and the backs of the BIG 4. As a proponent of fair use rights and an opponent of DRM in any form, I was elated to hear that artists and consumers brought the record industry to their knees. I expect the same to follow with the movie industry very soon. In the mean time, there are still a few online music download vendors that still use DRM in some fashion - Apple's iTunes and Best Buy's Rhapsody service are two that come to mind.
The DRM-free music format from Amazon.com works with all MP3 players to include Apple's iPod. I urge everyone to stop purchasing from iTunes or Rhapsody until they drop all DRM as well. Everyone should head on over to Amazon.com and purchase all of their music downloads from them. This shows support for a company who fought for the cause of the consumer and refused to allow the record labels to dictate the market. For decades the music industry has ripped off both artists and consumers, and now it's time to recognize those who fought hard for us as consumers. Any company who still uses DRM is supporting the old model of artist and consumer neglect.
Please support Amazon.com and all those who have made great strides toward this great day when music is finally available as it should be. You can find the Amazon.com MP3 download section but going to Amazon.com and selecting 'Digital Downloads' then 'MP3 Downloads' from the main page, or via this direct link: http://www.amazon.com/MP3-Music-Download/b/ref=sa_menu_dmusic1?ie=UTF8&node=163856011&pf_rd_p=328655101&pf_rd_s=left-nav-1&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=507846&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=16VF1V61APVXTDHP7HFK
DRM is DEAD - Amazon.com now offering DRM free music from the BIG 4
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