Comments | western_skies: In further, psuedo-activist news...

western_skies

In further, psuedo-activist news...

Jan 06, 2009 21:37

I'm going to have to say that I truly feel that the FairPlay encyption on iTunes Store music is in violation of antitrust laws. As well as those "you can't monopolize stuff" laws I read about in Telecom last semester. You know, despite what the courts apparently think. Steve Job's open letter, Thoughts on Music, while hypocritical, seems pretty ( Read more... )

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mostepotente January 7 2009, 06:12:55 UTC

You have a ZUNE!!!!!! Omgsquee I LUB you. I have one of the old 30G ones when they first came out because I DIDN'T want a Zune.

I'm guessing that iTunes just didn't so they could protect all the stuff they have exclusive rights to.

western_skies January 7 2009, 06:18:05 UTC

I actually REALLY like my Zune. Microsoft is having some major OMGRetard problems with their software setup, imo, but I have faith it'll get worked out. :)

mostepotente January 7 2009, 06:19:43 UTC

Yeah the software dicks you around for a bit, but it's totally worth it. Because it's so purdy.

And yes, on Zune Social.

western_skies January 7 2009, 06:22:11 UTC

It IS so purdy. Especially since I finally got around to converting my DVD's to Zune-friendly format.

Do I have to pay to be a member? I haven't signed up yet.

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mostepotente January 7 2009, 06:14:25 UTC

We should be friendsies. Mistoffelees19. That's me!

western_skies January 7 2009, 06:17:12 UTC

On the Zune Social thing?

mostepotente January 7 2009, 06:24:25 UTC

No you don't have to pay to be a part of the Social. You pay to join Zune Pass, which gives you unlimited monthly downloads and the option to pick ten songs to keep forevers. Bad news bears: Once you cancel your Pass you lose any music you didn't pick to keep forevers.

western_skies January 7 2009, 06:25:28 UTC

lol, alright, I guess I'll sign up for Social then. I'll go do it now, in fact.

...so, what IS it, exactly?

mostepotente January 7 2009, 06:27:13 UTC

It's basically a way to hook up with other people who listen to the same stuff you do. It gives you five friends automatically based on your collection and then you can earn badges for how many times you listen to an album or song. It's just a toy really, but I've never really had anyone to play with befores.

western_skies January 7 2009, 06:30:29 UTC

I sent an invite! I'm Spence720. :)

We need a way to communicate more effectively than LJ comments, btw. Because I'm beginning to believe we share a brain.