Warner Rejects Jobs' DRM Position

massivefoot writes "Warner Music has rejected the suggestion from Steve Jobs that DRM should be removed from music downloads. In an open letter this week, Jobs said that removing the software would also allow greater usability for customers, as any online music store would be able to sell songs that would work on all players. Warner Music, the world's fourth largest record company, seems far from convinced. "

Strong Argument

[OctoberSky]

Its boss Edgar Bronfman, said Mr Job's proposal was "without logic and merit".

With a strong arugment like that, how can Jobs respond?

Seriously, that's all the linked article quotes him as saying. Next up we'll discuss what President Bush meant when he said "The Iraq situation is"

Shocking!

[Verteiron]

I for one am shocked, SHOCKED, at this response. Don't these companies work logically, with policies dictated by common sense rather than a dogmatic fear of trying new things? Particularly companies like Warner, who as we all know prides itself on being at the cutting edge of business, striving always to find new ways to make music affordable and available to all- .. wait, what?

Re:they're asking the wrong people

[Catiline]

And what, if anything, would music labels know about customer usability and convenience?

I don't know, but given that they don't buy their KY lube in squeeze tubes yet....

In related news...

[g253]

... Steve Ballmer rejects suggestion to release Vista under GPL.

Who would have thought?

Not true, it's available!

[Asmor]

"..." just hit the pirate bay and man, this shit is TIGHT!

Re:Shocking!

[MindStalker]

Beep, Beep, Beep... Banzai042's sarcasm detector is broken. Please return for repair immediately....

No, not satire.

[dr.badass]

Generally, satire is funny.