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Originally Posted by blueerica
I've never felt like I was forced to buy music from iTunes. It's true I rarely go elsewhere, but I don't know if I've ever needed to. I've bought from elsewhere in the past and never had problems. Was the "system" closed and I was just completely in the dark about it, or what?
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iPods can't play WMA-protected files. So services like Rhapsody, Napster, AOL are somewhat useless if you have an iPod (there are ways around it, but they kinda defeat the whole convenience aspect). Labels have thus far been reluctant to sign deals that would allow un-protected MP3s to be sold. eMusic has been an option for a while, but their selection is limited largely to independent labels (not necessarily a bad thing, but it definitely restricts their market). It will be interesting to see how Amazon fairs at making the necessary deals to offer a selection that satisfies their target customer base.