Comments on: ABC Shop Crap http://schinckel.net/2006/04/17/abc-shop-crap/ Like a fortune cookie, only without the fortune, and not a cookie. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:48:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Matthew Schinckel http://schinckel.net/2006/04/17/abc-shop-crap/#comment-1139 Matthew Schinckel Fri, 28 Apr 2006 02:27:27 +0000 http://schinckel.blogsome.com/2006/04/17/abc-shop-crap/#comment-1139 I received this response: <blockquote>Matthew, The files that we sell are Microsoft DRM protected Windows Media (wma) files which are not compatible with Apple Mac's. Since Apple will not share their DRM format with third parties; and record labels require that all legal music sold in Australia is protected with DRM technology; we cannot offer the music in any unprotected format (eg. MP3). Unfortunately Apple's Itunes is the only legal source of commercial digital music for Mac users. However, for free MP3 downloads from independent & upcoming artists, visit our sister site MP3.com.au. Kind Regards, James Brooke Content Manager - DestraMusic.com Email: support@DestraMusic.com DestraMusic.com - Secure Digital Media Distribution MP3.com.au - Australia's #1 Digital Music Download Site A division of Destra Corporation Ltd. (ASX Code: DES)</blockquote> I can't be arsed responding properly, I'll just point out <em>Apple Mac's</em>. Apple Mac<strong>'</strong>s what? You do understand that in this context, that implies ownership? I received this response:

Matthew,

The files that we sell are Microsoft DRM protected Windows Media (wma) files which are not compatible with Apple Mac’s.

Since Apple will not share their DRM format with third parties; and record labels require that all legal music sold in Australia is protected with DRM technology; we cannot offer the music in any unprotected format (eg. MP3).

Unfortunately Apple’s Itunes is the only legal source of commercial digital music for Mac users. However, for free MP3 downloads from independent & upcoming artists, visit our sister site MP3.com.au.

Kind Regards,

James Brooke
Content Manager - DestraMusic.com
Email: support@DestraMusic.com
DestraMusic.com - Secure Digital Media Distribution
MP3.com.au - Australia’s #1 Digital Music Download Site
A division of Destra Corporation Ltd. (ASX Code: DES)

I can’t be arsed responding properly, I’ll just point out Apple Mac’s. Apple Mac‘s what? You do understand that in this context, that implies ownership?

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