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Linux_User

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Re: Call to 'disconnect file-sharers'

Well if people are prepared to watch crap-quality filmed versions (and God only knows why, I'd rather pay the £6 and get the proper experience personally) then what can you do? You can't force people to have standards. I do however, still believe that it's up to film studios and the cinemas to protect the product, instead of relying on the Criminal Law to do it for them.

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Re: Call to 'disconnect file-sharers'

I give everyone these!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Come on arrest me Im a file sharer :lol:

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	Linux_User wrote: What really narks me is this - why should I bother paying for a product that is riddled with DRM (be it music, films or games) when I can get a DRM-free version for nada? If I buy music, I want to be able to have it on my PC, my MP4 player, my phone, my PS3 and as many other of my devices as I see fit. If the official version won't let me do this, I'll get an unofficial version that can.

I have bought loads of DRM free music from Amazon and Play, I have it on my computer, mp3 player and phone, and I like it even more because I can buy just one track, rather than shelling out for an entire album on which I like maybe 1 or 2 songs. I've picked up some pretty old random music this way and the range is pretty good (IMO.)

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	Zippy wrote: I have bought loads of DRM free music from Amazon and Play, I have it on my computer, mp3 player and phone, and I like it even more because I can buy just one track, rather than shelling out for an entire album on which I like maybe 1 or 2 songs. I've picked up some pretty old random music this way and the range is pretty good (IMO.)

I think Simon was getting at the fact that Amazon and Play downloads aren't great quality, not that I can tell the difference mind you...I can't tell the difference between a record, a tape and a CD mind you...Except a record gives some songs a little more life (Sgt. Peppers lonely hearts club band is much better on vinyl than on CD)

Thu May 14, 2009 11:56 am

okenobi

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Re: Call to 'disconnect file-sharers'

forquare1 wrote:


	Zippy wrote: I have bought loads of DRM free music from Amazon and Play, I have it on my computer, mp3 player and phone, and I like it even more because I can buy just one track, rather than shelling out for an entire album on which I like maybe 1 or 2 songs. I've picked up some pretty old random music this way and the range is pretty good (IMO.)

I don't like that album at all, but I can appreciate the quality of the LP. If you can tell the difference between vinyl and CD, you can tell the difference between poor mp3 and decent mp3 or lossless/WAV.

Thu May 14, 2009 1:43 pm

Linux_User

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Re: Call to 'disconnect file-sharers'

Zippy wrote:


	Linux_User wrote: What really narks me is this - why should I bother paying for a product that is riddled with DRM (be it music, films or games) when I can get a DRM-free version for nada? If I buy music, I want to be able to have it on my PC, my MP4 player, my phone, my PS3 and as many other of my devices as I see fit. If the official version won't let me do this, I'll get an unofficial version that can.

Exactly. I get my music from 7digital because it's cheapish and DRM-free. If only they would release Games and DVDs without DRM...

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Thu May 14, 2009 2:18 pm

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Re: Call to 'disconnect file-sharers'

Its not ilegal here in sunny Spain so if i wanted to i could download a film watch it and delete all quite legally. :shock:

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