Re: iTunes De-authorize issue on a G5
When you have a DRM track the first thing to do is create a non-DRM duplicate, then trash the original DRM file and never worry about authorization again. It's your music, who are they to authorize anything? -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: iTunes De-authorize issue on a G5
On Oct 18, 2010, at 1:18 PM, Kris Tilford wrote: When you have a DRM track the first thing to do is create a non-DRM duplicate, then trash the original DRM file and never worry about authorization again. It's your music, who are they to authorize anything? Forgive me here, but exactly how do I do this? Jeff -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: iTunes De-authorize issue on a G5
On Oct 18, 2010, at 1:18 PM, Kris Tilford wrote: When you have a DRM track the first thing to do is create a non-DRM duplicate, then trash the original DRM file and never worry about authorization again. It's your music, who are they to authorize anything? The zeroeth thing to do is never buy content with Digital Restriction Management in the first place. I don't even have an iTunes account. Periodically I buy and rip CDs. Josh -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: iTunes De-authorize issue on a G5
On Mon, Oct 18, 2010 at 4:51 PM, Jeffrey Engle macgu...@gmail.com wrote: On Oct 18, 2010, at 1:18 PM, Kris Tilford wrote: When you have a DRM track the first thing to do is create a non-DRM duplicate, then trash the original DRM file and never worry about authorization again. It's your music, who are they to authorize anything? Forgive me here, but exactly how do I do this? Jeff Create a playlist with the tracks you want to convert. Burn the playlist to a CD. Then delete the tracks and re-import the CD. The resulting tracks will be free of DRM, but will be lower in quality than the originals, since you're putting them through a lossy codec to re-import thm. Whether or not the difference in quality is acceptable or even noticeable is a personal matter. I find it acceptable for mobile listening, not so when listening on a decent pair of speakers. Then again, I feel the same way about the original iTunes files. YMMV. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: iTunes De-authorize issue on a G5
On Oct 18, 6:21 pm, Joshua Juran jju...@gmail.com wrote: I don't even have an iTunes account. Periodically I buy and rip CDs. Well, that's the reason why, when I buy digital music, I do it mostly at Amazon. But that may change in the future, if they do with music the same thing they're already doing with ebooks and movies... -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
iTunes De-authorize issue on a G5
Hi all, Does anyone know how to de-authorize only one computer (out of the 5- station quota) on an iTunes account? My wife reached her limit with a new netbook a while ago - I bumped up her home office with a new (to her) G5, which needs authorizing. So far, the only options I can find are to tolerate the present state, or de-authorize all 5 stations in one fell swoop (which means all prior purchase records are lost-not good). I am sure that some of the stations being tagged are previous older Macs that did not get de-authorized. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you, Dana -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: iTunes De-authorize issue on a G5
On 2010/10/17 15:26, DLC so eloquently wrote: Does anyone know how to de-authorize only one computer (out of the 5- station quota) on an iTunes account? My wife reached her limit with a new netbook a while ago - I bumped up her home office with a new (to her) G5, which needs authorizing. So far, the only options I can find are to tolerate the present state, or de-authorize all 5 stations in one fell swoop (which means all prior purchase records are lost-not good). The last I knew de-authorization was an all or nothing affair. What do you mean by lose your past purchase records? If you mean authorization for DRM protected files iTunes will ask you to enter name password when you play them. Tina -- iMac 20 USB 2, 1.25 GHz G4, 2 GB RAM, GeForce FX 5200 Ultra 64 MB DDR Power Mac June 04, 2 GHz G5 DP, 8 GB RAM, GeForce 6800 Ultra DDL 256 MB PowerBook G4 15 Hi-Res DL-SD, 1.67 GHz G4, Radeon 9700 128 MB DDR -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: iTunes De-authorize issue on a G5
On 10/17/10 8:15 PM, Tina K. of penguir...@gmail.com sent On 2010/10/17 15:26, DLC so eloquently wrote: Does anyone know how to de-authorize only one computer (out of the 5- station quota) on an iTunes account? My wife reached her limit with a new netbook a while ago - I bumped up her home office with a new (to her) G5, which needs authorizing. So far, the only options I can find are to tolerate the present state, or de-authorize all 5 stations in one fell swoop (which means all prior purchase records are lost-not good). The last I knew de-authorization was an all or nothing affair. What do you mean by lose your past purchase records? If you mean authorization for DRM protected files iTunes will ask you to enter name password when you play them. Tina Hi Tina, Thanks for responding. We're concerned that de-authorization will wipe out the data that's been purchased. I'm of the opinion that de-authorizing (all 5) then re-authorizing your new Macs should not have a bearing on the data, but the Mrs. Isn't so sure, and, yeah, it is her stuff! Any clarification would be most appreciated. Thank you, Dana -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: iTunes De-authorize issue on a G5
On 10/17/10 8:41 PM, Ashgrove of salum...@gmail.com sent On Oct 17, 5:26 pm, DLC dlcatft...@frontier.com wrote: Hi all, Does anyone know how to de-authorize only one computer (out of the 5- station quota) on an iTunes account? My wife reached her limit with a new netbook a while ago - I bumped up her home office with a new (to her) G5, which needs authorizing. So far, the only options I can find are to tolerate the present state, or de-authorize all 5 stations in one fell swoop (which means all prior purchase records are lost-not good). Dana, No, you can still authorize or deauthorize computers individually. Open iTunes on the computer you want to deauthorize, go to the Advanced Menu, and then Deauthorize Audible Account. It will ask for your iTunes account handle and password, and you will be all set. And no, even if you deauthorize all computers from your iTunes account, and start from scratch, no purchase will be lost, ever -- unless you delete all your HDDs or something. Even then, it is possible that you could download again your purchases. I am sure that some of the stations being tagged are previous older Macs that did not get de-authorized. I had to deauthorize all my computers once for similar reasons. Rest assured that nothing will happen to your media. The process here would be similar, but in reverse: go to your account, deauthorize all computers, and then authorize one by one using the Advanced menu option in iTunes. HTH, Felix Thank you for the response, Felix. It is good to know - so appreciate it! Best regards, Dana -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
