Hacker cracks iPod copy protection code

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October 27th, 2006, 22:17
splodger15

Hacker cracks iPod copy protection code

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.
October 27th, 2006, 22:55
BL4Z3D247

yeh i heard this on the radio a couple days ago, sucks for @pple
October 27th, 2006, 23:03
iq_132

What's up with sources not being posted on dcemu??
October 28th, 2006, 08:57
mat_dizzy

lmao we wish
October 28th, 2006, 13:46
Kamon

Good its about time the ipod got some hacking everything else has
October 28th, 2006, 19:28
uneekracer

finally i can hack my ipod
October 28th, 2006, 21:22
kcajblue

hasnt the ipod been hacked a while back.
October 28th, 2006, 21:33
Video_freak

Woudln't it be easier to burn the songs to audio CDs and then rip them back as MP3?
October 28th, 2006, 22:22
Cloudhunter

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
October 29th, 2006, 02:59
Adrenalin

lol, apple sucks
December 31st, 2006, 18:02
seb481

i wasnt aware of that. I think thats good news!
January 1st, 2007, 11:47
scottyboynow

Why are people bumping threads!!!
January 7th, 2007, 00:51
seb481

well, thats god news!
January 7th, 2007, 03:41
kcajblue

stop spamming.
January 7th, 2007, 04:37
TeenDev

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adrenalin

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.
January 7th, 2007, 04:41
Video_freak

/\ What's up with your sig dude? :confused:
January 7th, 2007, 04:45
TeenDev

Quote:

Originally Posted by Video_freak

/\ What's up with your sig dude? :confused:

some one told me to put that ur not a spammer:confused: idk y?
January 7th, 2007, 05:12
Video_freak

No, that's fine. But why are you saying you are me?
January 7th, 2007, 17:52
scottyboynow

Youre famous Video Freak, hes you're biggest fan
January 7th, 2007, 23:14
Video_freak

Wow, I have a fan! :P
January 7th, 2007, 23:16
Gizmo356

It would be cool if he gave proof:D
January 8th, 2007, 02:13
TeenDev

Quote:

Originally Posted by Video_freak

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...
January 8th, 2007, 23:53
kcajblue

i havent seen you in a while Video_freak.
January 8th, 2007, 23:55
Video_freak

Quote:

Originally Posted by max482wert

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. :(