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Entries Tagged as 'DRM'

Is DRM dead? RIAA says “no”

May 12th, 2008 · No Comments

At a recent industry panel during the Digital Hollywood Conference in Los Angeles, the head of the RIAA’s technology unit, David Hughes, definitively stated that DRM is still going strong and is poised for a comeback.
Hughes stated that of the “22 ways to sell music… 20 of them still require DRM. Any form of […]

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Category: DRM · Industry trends · RIAA

Microsoft to Shut Down DRM Servers for MSN Music Customers

April 27th, 2008 · No Comments

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 […]

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Category: DRM · Microsoft