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Howard2k · 08-27-05, 03:02 PM

I think you're confusing the issue.

I don't mean to insult your intelligence, but let me clarify:

Songs downloaded from iTunes Music Store have the Fairplay DRM scheme. Like you said, can be problematic. There is no support on PPC for Fairplay DRM since it's an Apple specific format.

Songs ripped into iTunes from CD into AAC do NOT have fairplay DRM. These can be played on PPC (or many other devices). TCPMP can (or could) play AAC, as can iPlay as per my link above.

So the issues are:
1. AAC support
2. AAC with Fairplay DRM support.

I believe the issue here is number 1, not number 2.

Yes - you can play native AAC files on PPC.

URDOC> Can you clarify if the problem is 1, 2 or 1 and 2.

08-27-05, 03:02 PM	#12 (permalink)
Howard2k Aximsite Legend Addicted Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 13,721 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3	I think you're confusing the issue. I don't mean to insult your intelligence, but let me clarify: Songs downloaded from iTunes Music Store have the Fairplay DRM scheme. Like you said, can be problematic. There is no support on PPC for Fairplay DRM since it's an Apple specific format. Songs ripped into iTunes from CD into AAC do NOT have fairplay DRM. These can be played on PPC (or many other devices). TCPMP can (or could) play AAC, as can iPlay as per my link above. So the issues are: 1. AAC support 2. AAC with Fairplay DRM support. I believe the issue here is number 1, not number 2. Yes - you can play native AAC files on PPC. URDOC> Can you clarify if the problem is 1, 2 or 1 and 2. __________________ Always read stuff that will make you look good if you die in the middle of it.