more on Apple's Music Store policy -- the fine print for expatriates

[Dave Farber <dave () farber net>]

> Date: Fri, 25 Jul 2003 10:16:37 -0400
> From: Rick Tait <rickt () publictheater org>
> Subject: Re: [IP] Apple's Music Store policy -- the fine print for expatriates
> To: dave () farber net
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> Or even better, as soon as one has purchased and downloaded the song(s), 
> burn to audio CD-R and take that with you to whatever country you're 
> moving [back] to. Then re-import from audio CD to iTunes when you're in 
> the new country. No DRM, no "connection" between songs and country, 
> nice-n-easy.
>
> Besides, given the morass of issues involved with DRM and 
> [re]-"authorization" of content purchased and delivered online, it would 
> be a prudent thing to burn/backup the purchased items immediately. Not 
> doing so is an invitation for disaster, or a full-price repurchase.
>
> RMT.
>
> [ if destined for IP, please rm my name/address. Thanks! ]
>
> On Friday, Jul 25, 2003, at 06:54 America/New_York, Dave Farber wrote:
>
> [ snip ]
>
> > > So, shame on me for not reading the fine print. But if you're spending 
> > > money with Apple and plan a departure from the States any time soon, 
> > > your money would be better spent on little round platters.
> > >
> > > Shawn
>
> --
> Rick Tait
> Director of I.T., Public Theater / New York Shakespeare Festival
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