Microsoft can't get MSN's DRM to work with Zune

Adunaphel · November 7th, 2006, 07:13 AM

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/6120272.stm

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People who have bought music from Microsoft's MSN Music store could face problems if they decide to buy the firm's new Zune portable player.

Microsoft has said it will stop selling music from MSN music from 14 November, when Zune goes on sale in the US.

But in a move that could alienate some customers, MSN-bought tracks will not be compatible with the new gadget.

The move could also spell problems for the makers of MP3 players which are built to work with the MSN store.

i have only one word for this: ROFLMBFAO! images/smilies/lmao.gif

BerserkerCatSplat · November 7th, 2006, 07:27 AM

Ouch.

Blind_Io · November 7th, 2006, 08:44 AM

Excuse me, but I couldn't help noticing that you seem to be hoisted on a petard. Hmmm, "Property of Microsoft" Interesting.

flyingfridge · November 7th, 2006, 08:49 AM

chaos386 · November 7th, 2006, 09:00 AM

With all the talk about how Zune won't play PlaysForSure songs, and now this, I have to ask: Where are you supposed to get music for it? That whole you-can-share-songs-but-only-for-3-days-or-3-plays-but-then-you-can-buy-them-if-you-like-the-songs thing kinda needs a music store to work.

WheatKing · November 7th, 2006, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Blind_Io

Excuse me, but I couldn't help noticing that you seem to be hoisted on a petard. Hmmm, "Property of Microsoft" Interesting.

sorry gotta pull a grammer nazi here.. this one really really bugs the crap outta me..

a petard is bomb from medieval times.. the proper phrase is hoist by his own petard.. meaning images/smilies/blowup.gif

not the incorrect slang of head on a pike.. although both are fitting as it's MS we're discussing.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petard

epp_b · November 7th, 2006, 03:31 PM

Ha! Good job screwing yourself, Microsoft. Serves you right for screwing everyone else!

Wow, and the irony: they're not sure that it will play PlaysForSure images/smilies/lol.gif

-Cpt. J.- · November 7th, 2006, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by WheatKing

sorry gotta pull a grammer nazi here.. this one really really bugs the crap outta me..

a petard is bomb from medieval times.. the proper phrase is hoist by his own petard.. meaning images/smilies/blowup.gif

not the incorrect slang of head on a pike.. although both are fitting as it's MS we're discussing.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petard

Fuck wikipedia. Here's the simple algebra:

Words+internet= http://www.urbandictionary.com
Petard:---> http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=petard

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Ha-Ha !! images/smilies/lmao.gif

mgkdk · November 8th, 2006, 07:29 AM

*hugs ipod* images/smilies/happy.gif

Adunaphel · November 8th, 2006, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by mgkdk

*hugs ipod* images/smilies/happy.gif

^^ +1

(20 GB 4th Gen here)

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