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Don't hold your breath for DRM-free iTunes news | Digital Media - CNET News
Rumors coming out of Europe that claim Apple will begin offering unprotected music files from the three largest recording companies on Tuesday are bogus, according to my music-industry sources. Yes, Apple is in negotiations with the three biggest music labels, Universal Music Group, Sony ...
Rumor: Apple's iTunes going DRM-free starting Tuesday
appleinsider.com — Apple is believed to be on the verge of an end-of-year push that would start by finally offering unprotected iTunes Store music from all major labels and would switch a special post-holiday campaign giving away music and videos to Europeans. (more) Rumor: Apple's iTunes going DRM-free starting Tuesday
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Rumores sobre iTunes Store livre de DRM podem ter sido exagerados
MacMagazine — ... acerca de uma iTunes Store livre de DRM foram bastante exagerados: de acordo com a CNET News, a especulação do site ElectronLibre é falsa e não haverá um anúncio do tipo até o final de 2008. ...

Labels making specific demands in latest iTunes talks
AppleInsider — ... in offering their catalogs unrestricted on iTunes have made the rounds in recent weeks. However, the most recent report from CNet News.com suggests an announcement ahead of the new year would be unlikely .

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