Microsoft has recently announced that it will no longer support digital rights management (DRM) authentication for songs purchased through its now-defunct MSN Music service. The company, which is now focusing on its Zune music player and accompanying Marketplace, has previously allowed MSN Music customers to re-authenticate their purchases for use on different devices since the […]
Entries from April 2008
Microsoft to Shut Down DRM Servers for MSN Music Customers
April 27th, 2008 · No Comments
Warner Music Group proposes mandatory music tax on internet connections
April 16th, 2008 · 1 Comment
Major record label Warner Music Group (WMG) has recently proposed a mandatory fee to be built into the monthly service charges for a home internet connection. This “music tax” would be collected by a new, independent organization which Warner hopes to form.
Warner has recently employed the services of Jim Griffin, a music business consultant whose […]
Category: Music tax · Point-of-connection