Macrovision wants to use this technology to provide iTunes ready compressed audio tracks as well as Windows Media Audio files in its CDS-300 copy protection mechanism. Real Networks also wanted to use FairPlay to open an online music store for iPod users. The Q4 update is also expected to include its RealTime DRM Encoding system, which will allow users to convert the disc's audio to FairPlay-protected AAC files, ATRAC 3 tracks or Windows Media Audio files.
Reaching an agreement with Apple will mean that copy protected CDs in the future will not leave iTunes users out and will give users the ability to choose an alternative to Microsoft software.
Source:
The Register
Written by: James Delahunty @ 23 Aug 2004 16:11