New "MP3 100% Compatible" Logo For DRM-Free Music 263
Sockatume writes "A coalition of seven UK digital music stores have created a logo for DRM-free, MP3 music. The 'MP3: 100% Compatible' logo allows the stores to emphasize the advantages of the format, namely that MP3 files will run on any device and won't keel over and die as DRM-laden files are wont to. The BPI — the UK equivalent of the RIAA — is backing the scheme, emphasizing that it will also allow users to identify legitimate stores."
Sweet (Score:5, Interesting)
About frigging time.
Time until TPB updates their search logo? (Score:5, Interesting)
New logo on top of the Pirate Bays search logo in 5, 4, 3, ... ? :D
Re:For varying definitions of compatible? (Score:5, Interesting)
Since they're going for patented technology anyway, I'm a bit disappointed that they didn't push the AAC format. While I know geeks tend to associate it with iTunes, it's pretty much a universal standard in newer players. As a bonus, it's smaller, better quality, and a heck of a lot easier to license than the craziness behind the MP3 and MPEG formats.
Yeah, yeah. I know that MP3 has brand recognition. But nothing will ever change if no one pushes things forward. And besides, MP3 100% Compatible? That doesn't even sound cromulent!
Re:Jews did 9/11. (Score:1, Interesting)
In other news, why isn't jews picked up in the right-click list of options as a spelling correction in my UK-dictionary in Firefox. Yeah, so jews corrects to Jews, but why is the correction not on the list (sews news dews mews pews
Re:For varying definitions of compatible? (Score:3, Interesting)
You mean Apple iPod or iPhone players? My two Creative mp3 players and my Krazor cell phone can not play .aac files. And the only thing on my computer that can play those files is the VLC player, and VLC can pretty much play anything -- anyway. .aac files are some of the most finicky media files I have. Almost all the other medias I have can be pretty much played on several of the players I have installed, .aac can not, it can only play on one software player, the VLC player (besides iTunes). And don't even get me started on the .aac quality, .aac files just sound awful.
Why no lawsuits? (Score:2, Interesting)
I've wondered about why no one is sued for using LAME> My theory is that almost everyone has licensed rights to MP3 patents if they have ever:
*Bought windows
*Bought am MP3 player
*Bought a music playing software
*.. etc.
I think most of us have paid F/T multiple times for the rights to MP3.. thus they wouldnt really stand a chance in court in proving that a person used MP3 encoder without rights.
Of course, IANAL, and my understanding of this is very naive.
Re:Easier solution (Score:3, Interesting)
Well said...
Although I am a Hindu, I have lived in the UK all my life, and I see the swastika as an "evil" symbol because of the actions of a madman in Berlin over 60 years ago.
In India though, the symbol is revered, as it is a Symbol of peace, tolerance, and welcoming.
Its really sad, as some countries such as Germany and France ban the Swastika. They do allow exception to Hindus as a religious symbol, but its very difficult to use it still. A hindu would offer the symbol as a welcome to all, but if it still gives the wrong impression to a normal person receiving it, its no point using it.
There is a grassroots campaign by some Hindus (and Jains, as well as other Dharmic Faiths) to reclaim the Swatika back to where it belongs, and restore its original meaning, but I think it will not be easy.
Re:Sweet (Score:2, Interesting)
In the past I downloaded mp3 torrents - illegally. However, since Amazon.com started selling everything I like in mp3 format, I just pay the $1 per song. It is convenient and I feel like I am supporting the music I like. I know the labels take most of it, but at least the artist gets some of it.