01-24-2007, 02:02 AM
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Well there's an "official" statement from Microsoft at Zune Insider regarding this issue. It still doesn't clear up ANYTHING, but at least it's something
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Here's the official Microsoft statement on wireless sharing: The Zune wireless sharing feature is a new experience for consumers and for the music industry and we will continue to make it better. We have seen strong support for this feature from Universal Music Group and Sony BMG Music Entertainment, as well as from other major and independent labels and music publishers, including BMG Music Publishing, Digital Music Group Inc., EMI Music, EMI Music Publishing, Independent Online Distribution Alliance (IODA), peermusic.com Inc., Sony/ATV Music Publishing, Sub Pop Records, SuperEgo Records, Warner Music Group, Warner/Chappell Music and many more. We will continue to work with the music industry to expand the number of songs that can be sent.
Note how UMG and Sony BMG are the first labels listed.
It's true, not every song can be sent. The idea of send is new, and its implementation is in a 1.0 stage. The team is continually working to improve the send technology and we're working with industry partners to expand the number of songs can be sent.
Edit 10:22 AM PDT: I also talked to a guy over at Universal Music Group, and here's the official statement from UMG:Contrary to recent and inaccurate reports, UMG has not prohibited its artists from participating in the Zune service. Nor has UMG restricted the ability of Zune users to transfer their music wirelessly so that others can enjoy it.
Along with Microsoft, UMG is working to offer the most extensive array of chart topping artists and hit music in the world to all Zune users.
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