Comment Re:Fundamental Problem (Score 1) 603
I dont think that it is as bad as you think. At least for iTunes. (I have never seen the others) iTunes does not really use a "special encrypted format" it uses AAC which is part of the MPEG-4 spec. And it allows you to convert anything to mp3 if you like.
Yes, you do have to use iTunes to buy it, but once it is mp3 or ripped to cd you can play or burn the stuff on anything you like. I presume, (but am not sure) that you could use any AAC to mp3 converter to do the conversion, or any AAC player to play it.
Apple simply decided to put their stuff in a newer (some say better) format rather than the older more popular format ( a typical apple thing to do)
Yes, you do have to use iTunes to buy it, but once it is mp3 or ripped to cd you can play or burn the stuff on anything you like. I presume, (but am not sure) that you could use any AAC to mp3 converter to do the conversion, or any AAC player to play it.
Apple simply decided to put their stuff in a newer (some say better) format rather than the older more popular format ( a typical apple thing to do)
