Wal Mart is offering DRM-free music for $0.94 per song.
A strong indicator of which way the market for digital music will go. Much to the probable chagrin of the RIAA and others in the industry.
But here’s the killer. You’ll need internet explorer if you want to browse their latest edition. Dumb.
If the big W is smart, the enhancements promised in the graphic will come quick.
UPDATE: It is possible to download music if you are using firefox. I successfully downloaded Peter Frampton’s song “Holding On To You,” which I’ve been looking for as a single download for months. It is now safely ensconced in my itunes library. I’m not sure which features one misses when not using IE, but I’m loathe to open the software and find out.
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August 21, 2007 at 2:30 pm
Eric
Keep in mind that when “exploring” the capabilities of IE, one is well-served by the mantra, “it’s not a bug…it’s a feature.”
Still, kudos to Wal-Mart for the DRM-free thing. The RIAA might be able to resist Apple, but Wal-Mart will crush them like a slug under a steamroller.
August 21, 2007 at 2:31 pm
Eric
Darn that missing <em> tag! I blame the RIAA.
October 16, 2007 at 8:49 pm
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