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splodger15
October 27th, 2006, 22:17
A code that prevents songs downloaded from Apple's iTunes store being played on any other device besides the iPod has reportedly been hacked.
According to DoubleTwist, the firm that intends to license the code, 22-year old hacker Jon Lech Johansen managed to 'reverse' Apple's FairPlay copy-protection technology.


AdvertisementCurrently, songs bought from other online download stores do not work on the iPod. Apple's iTunes has an 88% share of the music download market, and 60% of those with digital music devices own an iPod.

The hacking technology could potentially help rivals offer devices that play iTunes-bought downloads and downloads that work on iPods.

Apple has declined to comment on the announcement.
BL4Z3D247
October 27th, 2006, 22:55
yeh i heard this on the radio a couple days ago, sucks for @pple
iq_132
October 27th, 2006, 23:03
What's up with sources not being posted on dcemu??
mat_dizzy
October 28th, 2006, 08:57
lmao we wish
Kamon
October 28th, 2006, 13:46
Good its about time the ipod got some hacking everything else has
uneekracer
October 28th, 2006, 19:28
finally i can hack my ipod
kcajblue
October 28th, 2006, 21:22
hasnt the ipod been hacked a while back.
Video_freak
October 28th, 2006, 21:33
Woudln't it be easier to burn the songs to audio CDs and then rip them back as MP3?
Cloudhunter
October 28th, 2006, 22:22
The iPod has already been hacked. But basically, it could allow for people to buy tunes from iTunes, and play them on other equipment. Personally, I would do what Video_Freak said, sans burning it... I'd just put them in an image, mount the image and rip it off :)

Cloudy
Adrenalin
October 29th, 2006, 02:59
lol, apple sucks
seb481
December 31st, 2006, 18:02
i wasnt aware of that. I think thats good news!
scottyboynow
January 1st, 2007, 11:47
Why are people bumping threads!!!
seb481
January 7th, 2007, 00:51
well, thats god news!
kcajblue
January 7th, 2007, 03:41
stop spamming.
TeenDev
January 7th, 2007, 04:37
lol, apple sucks

Apple does NOT suck:mad: . This is bad news. Apple has gotten most of their profits from iPod and if the r tards at the other MP3 player companies get a hold of it i t would suck so much. Appleis ike the only stable OS:( . In case you haven't knowtest Windows is freaking crap. and if Apple loses money... it could go:eek: . I hope the hacker gets 20 years in jail:thumbup: . The freaking r tard WIndows lover. Anyone who like wat this guy did needs to get their head stuffed in a blender:D . I wish the best of luck to APlle when the suethat freaking R tard. I hope he burns in that one place that Im not alwod to say on this website. He sucks as much as George Bush and Bush sucks pretty bad... and if u think windows is the best this is wat I have to say to u: :rofl: u noob! wow that feelt good.
Video_freak
January 7th, 2007, 04:41
/\ What's up with your sig dude? :confused:
TeenDev
January 7th, 2007, 04:45
/\ What's up with your sig dude? :confused:

some one told me to put that ur not a spammer:confused: idk y?
Video_freak
January 7th, 2007, 05:12
No, that's fine. But why are you saying you are me?
scottyboynow
January 7th, 2007, 17:52
Youre famous Video Freak, hes you're biggest fan
Video_freak
January 7th, 2007, 23:14
Wow, I have a fan! :P
Gizmo356
January 7th, 2007, 23:16
It would be cool if he gave proof:D
TeenDev
January 8th, 2007, 02:13
No, that's fine. But why are you saying you are me?

I put that on before i even new about YOU im not ur fan. I have no idea who u r...
kcajblue
January 8th, 2007, 23:53
i havent seen you in a while Video_freak.
Video_freak
January 8th, 2007, 23:55
I put that on before i even new about YOU im not ur fan. I have no idea who u r...

Oh, I'm sorry for stealing your idea then. :(