I should clarify that the iTunes format for the music isn't particularly proprietory in that AAC is an mpeg standard. iTunes will also quite happily rip to various other formats including MP3.
However, the DRM system wrapping this (used by the iTunes Music Store, not by tracks ripped with iTunes directly) is indeed proprietory. It's also extremely restrictive.
I'm generally very happy with iTunes as a music player. However, I've not bought anything from the Music Store, and I'm unlikely to in the future. It just isn't competitive with just buying the CD, particularly as HMV and Virgin keep having sales.
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Date: 2004-07-14 03:45 am (UTC)However, the DRM system wrapping this (used by the iTunes Music Store, not by tracks ripped with iTunes directly) is indeed proprietory. It's also extremely restrictive.
I'm generally very happy with iTunes as a music player. However, I've not bought anything from the Music Store, and I'm unlikely to in the future. It just isn't competitive with just buying the CD, particularly as HMV and Virgin keep having sales.