Since my first DRM Free iTunes post is slowing down I’d though I should start it back up.
A few people think (or at least one) thinks Apple’s motives aren’t exactly honest with their release of iTunes plus and the open letter that Job’s wrote to the big four earlier this year. As I’ve said exauhstingly before I believe their motives are true, even with the lock-in model that has been stamped onto the iPod and iTunes.
Whether the extra $.30Â is worth the quality increase and the lack of DRM it is the consumers decision and not Apple’s. I base this on the fact while Apple isn’t requiring to lock-in the consumer with anything but EMI. Nathan already confirmed his independent label will offer iTunes plus and the reason for this post is Apple is giving their free singles away without DRM.
I would have to say if the motives of Apple’s position on free DRM music weren’t valid they would not allow small labels and they surely wouldn’t just giveaway free songs without DRM because with the proposed two-faced Apple mentality why let anyone not be locked in where they could help it.
