Napster on the ropes?

It's gonna depend on how the DRM works: For example, FairPlay checks to make sure the computer you're
playing it on has been "authorized" with Apple. But what if there's
no longer an Apple? That means you're fine with the computer
you've already authorized, but you can never, ever play the song on
a new computer.; Posted by: tic swayback Posted on: 01/18/06 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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Unfortunately so! dave95 | 01/18/06

Quick fix dave95 | 01/19/06

Very interesting tic swayback | 01/18/06

It will time-out Predrag Vasic | 01/18/06

Subscription versus purchase tic swayback | 01/18/06

Does it matter? voska | 01/18/06

That's the question tic swayback | 01/18/06

I would think Shelendrea | 01/18/06

true Shelendrea | 01/18/06

I doubt it Len Rooney | 01/18/06

But.... markdoc.geo | 01/19/06

I'll never rent music! Protector | 01/18/06

TKO? jandclinan@... | 01/19/06

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