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DRM Converter 3.8.6 (Windows)

DRM Converter is an extremely fast and easy solution to convert non-protected and DRM protected audio files. It supports all existing input formats. Output formats are non-protected MP3, M4A AAC or WAV. Also it contains CD Ripper to save tracks from audio CD on PC, iPod, MP3 player or other...

Tags: CD, Digital-rights Management, Microsoft Windows, MP3, Ramka, DRM Converter, Digital Rights Management (DRM), Digital Media, Digital Music, Security, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2009-07-01

Amazon on the record: Device limits set by publishers

Amazon on the record: Device limits set by publishersGreat Info !I have a Kindle 2, but never really thought much about these issues. And I did not know there might be DRM on some titles. And you are right, this info should be clearly spelled out for consumers...

Tags: Digital rights management (DRM), Amazon.com Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-06-24

DRM Converter 3.3.5 (Mac)

DRM Converter 3 easily converts iTunes M4P to MP3 or AAC on MAC OS X. Batch convert iTunes DRM protected music files to unprotected MP3, AAC, Apple Lossles, AIFF, or WAV files ready for use on any computers or mobile music devices such as iPod, iPhone, PSP, Zune, MP3 player,...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Digital-rights Management, MP3, Apple iTunes, AppleMacSoft.com, Digital Rights Management (DRM), Digital Media, Digital Music, Security, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2009-06-16

DRM licensing group plan to plug analog hole

DRM licensing group plan to plug analog holeI don't piratebut I hate DRM. It's a huge scam that penalizes legitimate users and doesn't do anything to stop real pirates. It makes me disrespect the industry and less likely to buy encumbered products. In my life, I have bought a total...

Tags: Digital rights management (DRM), Digital media, digital-rights management, analog output, piracy

Discussion threads 2009-06-12

DRM licensing group plan to plug analog hole

The AACS Licensing Authority seems to think that you don't have enough DRM in your living room and seeks to eliminate analog decoders by 2014. by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Tags: Digital-rights Management, AACS Licensing Authority, Digital Rights Management (DRM), Digital Media, Security, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Blog posts 2009-06-12

Napster and the "The more things change" rule

Napster and the "The more things change" ruleHulu has the right ideaas far as offering free content in exchange for mandatory commercials which is no worse than TV without a DVR but of course it is still too limited in content to call it a success. But overall it's very...

Tags: Digital rights management (DRM), Digital media, digital-rights management, Hulu, Napster Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-06-11

DRM Dumpster 3.4.1 (Mac)

DRM Dumpster is the way to automate iTuens to convert DRM tracks from your music library to standard music files. DRM Dumpster uses a CD-RW and COM to script iTunes to convert all of the DRM music files in your library or in a play list of your choice to...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Digital-rights Management, BurningThumb.com, DRM Dumpster, Digital Rights Management (DRM), Digital Media, Security, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2009-06-10

11 questions I want answered on the Palm Pre

11 questions I want answered on the Palm PrePossible answers"Can you create custom shortcuts using the Pre keyboard to launch applications, browser shortcuts, etc.?"I'm guessing yes. PalmOS was very flexible about this kind of stuff."How do you quickly change the phone profile (normal, silent, meeting, etc.)?"No idea, I wonder this...

Tags: Digital rights management (DRM), Keyboards, Digital media, Handhelds, Mobile applications, Operating systems, Pre, Palm Inc., Apple iTunes, digital-rights management, Palm OS, Palm Pre, keyboard, Web browser, DRM Music

Discussion threads 2009-06-05

Screenshot: Apple to charge for re-downloading apps

Screenshot: Apple to charge for re-downloading appsThanks for the screenshotI'd forgotten how really lousy the resolution on the iPhone is! Ugh.Apple becomes more and more MSThere is this trend...Instead of adding compass, Apple should fix the iPhone freezing problemHow about actually making the phone work properly before stealing features from...

Tags: Digital rights management (DRM), Telecom & Utilities, Apple Inc., phone, Apple iPhone, digital-rights management

Discussion threads 2009-05-31

DRM Removal 3.8.5 (Windows)

DRM removal software is aimed to remove DRM protection from media files. Freedom from audio and video formats with DRMRemoval software. Convert iTunes files to WMA and MP3. DrmRemoval converts protected M4P and AAC. Save your Napster music to your laptop or mobile phone. Copy audio and video to iPod...

Tags: Audio, Digital-rights Management, Microsoft Windows, Ramka, DRMRemoval, Digital Rights Management (DRM), Digital Media, Corporate Communications, Security, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Marketing

Software downloads 2009-05-29

Microsoft struggles with Xbox vs. Windows Media Center positioning

Microsoft struggles with Xbox vs. Windows Media Center positioningUnacceptableI am hoping they will change this. Media Center is a good product. I do not want to have to hook my laptop to my TV just to watch a movie. If this is the direction they are going with their 3...

Tags: Media Center PCs, Game players, Digital rights management (DRM), Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Digital media, Consumer electronics, Windows Media, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Media Center, positioning, Microsoft Corp., NetFlix Inc., Microsoft Xbox, Medi

Discussion threads 2009-05-21

DRM Removal 3.7.4 (Windows)

DRM removal software is aimed to remove DRM protection from media files. Freedom from audio and video formats with DRMRemoval software. Convert iTunes files to WMA and MP3. DrmRemoval converts protected M4P and AAC. Save your Napster music to your laptop or mobile phone. Copy audio and video to iPod...

Tags: Audio, Digital-rights Management, Microsoft Windows, Ramka, DRMRemoval, Digital Rights Management (DRM), Digital Media, Corporate Communications, Security, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Marketing

Software downloads 2009-05-21

Scott Adams' "home server" would be a massive DRM and vendor lock-in

Scott Adams' "home server" would be a massive DRM and vendor lock-init already existsWindows Home Server?Apple will charge...One dollar less than "crazy expensive". That's the magic of Steve Jobs.Smart Home technologyAbout 20 years ago I worked with a company that installed custom control systems for edifices that controlled lighting,...

Tags: Digital rights management (DRM), Linux, Construction, Bluetooth, TVs, PRODUCTIVITY, Digital media, TV & Home Theater, Apple Inc., Scott Adams, Apple TV, digital-rights management, home server, HVAC, TV

Discussion threads 2009-05-18

Scott Adams' "home server" would be a massive DRM and vendor lock-in

The other day Dilbert cartoonist Scott Adams posted what he considered to be the future of "home server" systems ... but how viable is it? by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Tags: Digital-rights Management, Server, Scott Adams, Digital Rights Management (DRM), Digital Media, Security, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Blog posts 2009-05-18

Is the Kindle one massive DRM timebomb?

Is the Kindle one massive DRM timebomb?When you download PDF booksYou have none of these fears, and none of these issues. The illegal method is more convenient and has less problems associated with it than the legal method.The removal of items and features from a device I have purchased should...

Tags: Digital rights management (DRM), Digital media, digital-rights management

Discussion threads 2009-05-15

Is the Kindle one massive DRM timebomb?

Over the past few weeks I've come across a lot of both speculation and information relating to Amazon's Kindle ebook reader. I've heard of kill switches and Amazon's ability to remotely disable content and even the whole device. Is spending money on a Kindle and content for the devicejust too...

Tags: Digital-rights Management, Amazon.com Inc., E-books, Digital Rights Management (DRM), Personal Technology, Security, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Blog posts 2009-05-15

Rights-based DRM

Rights-based DRMRights-based DRMRights-based DRMSpeaker: Kevin Collins, VP Engineering, Navio SystemsVideo at: http://news.zdnet.com/2422-13569_22-155192.html This suggestion sounds like the facebook format applied to something useful, content owners meeting minds with and transferring limited rights to customers. It also sounds like something that, if it was launched by anyone with an...

Tags: Digital rights management (DRM), Digital media, digital-rights management

Discussion threads 2009-05-14

Mr. Bezos, Tear Down This Wall

Mr. Bezos, Tear Down This WallWell Jason ...... you can criticize the iTunes store model all you want but the fact is that customers cannot get enough of it. Despite the premium price of the iPod and the proprietary nature of the iTunes mechanism, iPods and the iPhone sell...

Tags: ROI/TCO, E-books, Digital music, Digital media, Tear Down, Sony eReader

Discussion threads 2009-05-04

Zune's purchase history (Hands on with 6 online music services)

Zune's purchase history (Hands on with 6 online music services)about the zune marketplaceArent's the Zune downloads only compatible with Zune players and also DRM'ed? It would only make sense to download from there (for a non-Zune owning person like me) if it was non DRM and could play anywhere. Please...

Tags: Digital rights management (DRM), Digital media, Digital music, Ed IT, online music, Microsoft Zune, digital-rights management

Discussion threads 2009-04-24

Steam "makes DRM obsolete" ... with more DRM!

Steam "makes DRM obsolete" ... with more DRM!That's the main reason why I won't use SteamIf it ever goes belly-up, then I won't be able to play my legally bought games anymore unless Steam is kind enough to provide a tool that strips the DRM from these games.... which they...

Tags: Digital rights management (DRM), Digital media, Games, digital-rights management, game

Discussion threads 2009-03-24