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Old 06-12-2005, 05:00 PM
Chris Gohlke
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Default Microsoft Planning Music Subscription Service

http://news.com.com/Microsoft+planning+music+subscription+service/2100-1027_3-5739458.html?tag=nefd.lede

"With Apple Computer's dominance over the digital music business growing, Microsoft is planning to bolster its own online song store with a new subscription service later this year, sources familiar with the plans say."

But more interesting from deeper in the article:

"The ability to download replacement copies of iTunes-purchased song would be aimed at boosting the fortunes of Windows-compatible MP3 player manufacturers such as iRiver and Creative Technologies. Because Apple does not license its FairPlay copy-protection format to other companies, iTunes-purchased songs can be played directly only on the iPod."

I know I am reading a bit into this, but does it sound to anyone else like they are working a deal where if you already bought it on iTunes, you can get it for other devices for free? This might help consumers who are "locked in" due the the large number of songs they have already purchased from iTunes. What do you think?
 
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