From: Richard Brauer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>So far. Musicmatch has already indicated that it will support the ACC format in future players; I expect most other hardware manufacturers who make MP3 players and who's names do not equal "Microsoft" will in time as well. The sheer volume of songs sold is a compelling argument.
The release of iTunes for Windows has left me a little confused. I don't use the iTMS (stuck with a 56k line), but I keep seeing reviews that mention that iTMS sells songs only in a proprietary format usable by only the iPod and iTunes.
I was under the impression that iTMS sells songs compressed with AAC, which is part of the MPEG-4 standard. Am I wrong?
You are correct. In addition, AAC is an open-source format, contrary to some of the MS FUD that has been spread around like so much fertiliser.
However, the iTMS sells its AAC songs in a PROTECTED format to prevent widespread copying and easy conversion to MP3. So for the time being, only iTunes and the iPod will play these purchased, protected songs.
Songs YOU convert to AAC, on the other hand, are not protected -- and can also be played by other media players that support MPEG-4, such as (ironically) the Windows Media Player.
_Chas_
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