willyhoops;199037 Wrote: > > * Suppose you created a format which was 24bit recordings so it is > "better than cd quality".. > > * And suppose you embedded lots of text and images in the files so you > can see words and pics and documents and stories in a whole new > experience that goes far beyond todays mp3 files > > * And suppose the files are playable on a variety of devices like > portable ipods and hi quality boxes like the transporters > > * And suppose those files are backed up for you so you can never loose > them and any device you buy in the future can be compatible with them > > * And suppose those files are there for you at any compression rate you > like - so you can put high quality ones in the transporter and low > quality ones in the ipod all effortlessly > > * And those files are just simple .zip like packs containing multiple > tracks that you load and never need to worry about which directory they > are in etc and even my mother can get into hard drive music playback
How would this work, exactly? It sounds like all devices, hardware and software, now and in the future, would have to license the codec and DRM scheme for this super wonderful format. One company would have complete control over the whole recording, distribution, and playback chain. If they decided to charge $20 per song, drop the tags and lyrics, and reduce the sound quality, what recourse would consumers have? If they control the DRM, they can change the terms of the contract any time they want. And what happens when the DRM is cracked? Throw everything away and start over? And what about the analog hole? Couldn't you just record it to an open format by digitizing the analog output or using a microphone? And what about artists or hardware makers who refused to play along? Jail them? What about music from other countries? Our laws don't apply there. It's a nice pipe dream - now put down the pipe and think about the reality. -- Pale Blue Ego ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Pale Blue Ego's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=110 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34928 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
