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Musicload to get rid of DRM
Musicload is following the example set by Apple and doing away with digital copy protection. On the cover of the current issue of "forward," a periodic newsletter sent to media representatives, T-Online's online music shop openly speaks of a "comeback for MP3s." (20/03) ReadKeyword(s) : Digital, APPLE, Cover, Record-shop, Mp3
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