Universal to sell songs without copy-protection software
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Universal, the world's largest music label, has announced it will allow the sale of thousands of its albums and songs available in MP3 form without copy-protection software (digital rights management) over a trial period. The New York Times reports that vendors including Google, Wal-Mart, and Amazon.com will participate in the DRM-free trial - but not Apple's iTunes, the leading music service. The move is being seen as an attempt to increase competition and shift leverage away from Apple.
Image: Universal's artists include UK singer/songwriter Amy Winehouse.Universal, the world's largest music label, has announced it will allow the sale of thousands of its albums and songs available in MP3 form without copy-protection software (digital rights management) over a trial period. The New York Times reports that vendors including Google, Wal-Mart, and Amazon.com will participate in the DRM-free trial - but not Apple's iTunes, the leading music service. The move is being seen as an attempt to increase competition and shift leverage away from Apple.
Image: Universal's artists include UK singer/songwriter Amy Winehouse.