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Music companies to test Microsoft’s CD copying restrictions | |
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| Time: 07:50 EST/12:50 GMT | News Source: Associated Press | Posted By: Todd Richardson | ||
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By Christmas this year, some recording companies expect to be selling compact discs wrapped in technology from Microsoft Corp. and other companies — in an effort to protect both copyrights and the bottom line. But depending on how restrictive the record labels choose to be, consumers may not be buying the CDs. And ultimately, Microsoft’s latest move to help drive adoption of its newest version of Internet audio and video software risks falling flat, analysts say. | ||
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| #1 By 2960 (156.80.64.132) at 1/23/2003 8:44:05 AM |
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"But depending on how restrictive the record labels choose to be, consumers may not be buying the CDs"
As far as this consumer is concerned, make that "Will Not". I have enough CD's to last me a lifetime. If they don't want me to purchase any more, then so be it. I can certainly oblige them. TL |
| #2 By 11262 (162.84.176.37) at 1/23/2003 9:52:34 AM |
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The Problem
By implementing MSFT new technology, consumers will probably be paying more for the CD's to help pay the licensing cost that music companies will have to pay. The Solution Music companies should not be concerned on finding better ways to protect both copyrights and the bottom line. They should lower the prices of CD's. If they want to make money, let the artists go on tour. If they are that good people will buy the tickets to go see them. |
| #3 By 135 (209.180.28.6) at 1/23/2003 10:17:56 AM |
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I will not be buying any CDs which do not conform to the Red Book standard.
I don't care what the music industry thinks they need to do to track down Kazaa users and other blatant pirates. But the minute they start treating me as a pirate, they lose my business. I do buy about 30 CD's a year, which isn't a lot but it's not insignifigant. |
| #4 By 1896 (208.61.158.202) at 1/23/2003 5:04:58 PM |
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I agree 100% Sodablue.
I buy my music but than I want to be able to play it when, how and where I want. Also is it just me or nowadays there are just one or two good songs plus "music" thrown in just to complete the CD? It could be just me but when I was young I enjoyed most of the pieces in a LP. |
| #5 By 8589 (66.169.175.34) at 1/23/2003 10:01:27 PM |
| This is the industries death warrant. Nobody will buy them. End this stupidity now, or face the rath of an irate market. |
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