Similar to Amazon, it appears Walmart is transitioning to DRM free music for their online music store. I applaud them for recognizing the information rights of their customers and removing the impediments to fair use that digital restriction management impose. However, I am concerned about the way they chose to phase out DRM.
As of October 9th they plan to shutdown servers and terminate customer service. By phasing out their DRM servers it appears users will no longer have access to transfer their songs between devices, unless they do so before October 9, 2008. Retiring DRM is a giant leap in the right direction, but its important that they not leave their customers in the lurch. Would it be that difficut to offer users the opportunity to freely re-download purchased music in a DRM free and unencumbered format? http://www.boingboing.net/2008/09/26/walmart-shutting-dow.html Ilan _______________________________________________ Discuss mailing list Discuss@geek-pac.org http://www.geek-pac.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
