EMI mulls unprotected MP3s

Vikingod · Feb 9, 2007, 03:20 PM

Source: Australian IT
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MUSIC label EMI is in talks to release a large portion of its music catalogue for sale by download, without technological protection against piracy.

One source familiar with the matter said that EMI was in talks to release a large amount of its music in an unprotected MP3 format to various online retailers.

Another industry source said EMI was seeking large advance payments from retailers in return for the right to sell its music in this format.

Feb 9, 2007, 03:20 PM	#1
Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,197 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	EMI mulls unprotected MP3s Source: Australian IT __________ MUSIC label EMI is in talks to release a large portion of its music catalogue for sale by download, without technological protection against piracy. One source familiar with the matter said that EMI was in talks to release a large amount of its music in an unprotected MP3 format to various online retailers. Another industry source said EMI was seeking large advance payments from retailers in return for the right to sell its music in this format.