Universal Music, the world's largest music label, has announced that it will "test" DRM-free music for the remainder of 2007. The music will not be offered DRM-free though Apple iTunes, however.
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Consumer Attitudes Toward DRM
Ars Technica reviews a recent UK consumer survey that contains some revealing opinions on the use of DRM.
Puretracks to Offer EMI’s DRM-Free MP3s
Puretracks has announced that it has become the first Canadian digital music store to sell EMI's DRM-free MP3s. Moreover, the service is now open to Mac users.
BBC Makes Most of Its Shows Available Online
The BBC has launched its iPlayer service, which allows UK users to view virtually all the broadcasters shows online at no cost for up to one month.
New Business Opportunities in a DRM-Free World
Coolfer and Jon Healey both point to a new marketing campaign involving Burger King and EMI that involves giving away DRM-free downloads. The campaign is notable because the parties acknowledge that such offers only make sense once DRM is removed from the picture.