Is EMI Making The Move To Sell Unprotected MP3s?

[DudeAsInCool]

Is EMI about to announce support for the MP3 format or some other DRM-free solution? Multiple sources interviewed by Billboard suggest that the British recorded music giant is mulling offering paid downloads in an unprotected format -- and soon.

However, last night (Feb. 8) one digital retail source suggested that the timing of EMI embracing an unprotected format was uncertain and the label might be reconsidering its position. These sources suggest that Steve Jobs' open letter against DRM earlier this week is an attempt by Apple Inc. to get out in front of the issue, before the EMI move is announced.

Read more at Billboard

[method77]

interesting...

[dnbprincess]

now if only apple would do this. itunes is bs!