Playing CDs On Your Computer is a "Privilege"

 By 
Pete Cashmore
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You might remember (although you probably don't!) a post I put up earlier this month on how Lexmark is trying to prevent us from refilling some of its print cartridges. Well, it looks like these restrictions are set to get even worse, particularly on CDs and digital media. Tommi Kyyrä of IFPI Finland (the international equivalent of the RIAA) has ruffled a few feathers over some remarks he made about copy-protection of CDs...

Now, we need to understand that listening to music on your computer is an extra privilege. Normally people listen to music on their car or through their home stereos. If you are a Linux or Mac user, you should consider purchasing a regular CD player.

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