Universal To Join iTunes Plus DRM-Free Party?

Universal is currently in negotiations with Apple about participating, on a limited scale, in their iTunes Plus service that sells DRM-free, higher-fidelity songs, albeit with the buyer’s identification watermarked into each individual track purchased. Apple’s iTunes Plus only features music from EMI. It’s being reported that a number of sticky issues remain to an official announcement including the well-worn...

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WMG & AnywhereCD Dismiss Lawsuits Ending Dispute

Warner Music Group (WMG) and AnywhereCD have dismissed their respective lawsuits against each other and have decided to conclude their business arrangement earlier than contracted. Under the new arrangement, WMG will allow AnywhereCD to continue sell its music via the service until Sept. 30. AnywhereCD, founded by Michael Robertson of MP3.com fame, offers customers the option to buy a physical CD which includes Digital Rights...

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