> But they use it under SSL. I think a better comparision is the DRM in iTunes 
> or coming
> in Vista.

SSL just protects traffic between endpoints from random listeners in
between. There are excellent FOSS implementations. The kind of
encryption I don't like is the kind that tries to protect data
processed by one of my devices from me.
I wasn't trying to compare, I was trying to make the point that
SSL-style encryption to protect the payload / auth info would be
sufficient for streaming low quality audio no faster than real time.

> > I'd bet they're just using a blanket license like radio stations have them,

> Yes, the DMCA has explicit allowances for radio stations,
> which can take requests, but they are restricted in what you
> can do.

If they use such a license, they likely don't have contracts with
individual labels, nor must-DRM clauses on them. OTA radio isn't
encrypted either.

C.
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