iFree - decrypts iTunes and iPod (mini) music

Alexander Turcic · 09-01-2004, 01:35 PM

iFree will remove the DRM from your iTunes with no quality loss. It's in beta, but if you have iTunes installed on XP or 2000 you can give it a whirl for free. The download is only 213k.

Why use iFree?
Songs you purchase from iTunes Music Store are protected using your authorization information. Apple is using AAC files that include digital rights management (DRM) technology and any copy of iTunes (or any other appropriately QuickTime 6.2.2-savvy software) must know your authorization information to play the song. This DRM information enables Apple to implement many restrictions on how you can use songs you download.

1. First, you can authorize only five Macs and PCs at a time to play a song.
2. Second, you cannot convert your music from protected AAC to MP3, Ogg or your other favorite audio file format even the computer has already been authorized.
3. Third, when you use iTunes 4's Rendezvous sharing capabilities to share purchased music, the computers with which you're sharing must be authorized to play your purchased tracks.
4. Fourth and finally, the use of AAC and digital rights management limits you to playing purchased music in iTunes 4 on a Mac or PC and iPod.

Use iFree, you can remove all of the restrictions with no sound quality loss!

derekweb · 09-02-2004, 12:13 PM

It's unfortunate that the Patriot Act (In the US) makes the use of that application illegal, as that application can be seen as "breaking the digital rights barriers put in place" but the originators.

Unfortunately, I don't think I'm saying it very well, but I also think that the Act is too confining, not taking into account the Betamax case (again, in America) allowing Personal Use (Fair Use) rights. /shrug/ Congress is looking at two potential bills to allow a little more freedom in this regard, especially in the area of Fair Use, but it's contentious, and Hollywood in general has VERY deep pockets.

The Enduser is on the losing end of this, I'm afraid.

Alexander Turcic · 09-02-2004, 04:01 PM

That is very true. I am not sure how European laws are regarding breaking copy protections for "fair use"; can anyone enlighten me?

randy_hoop · 09-11-2004, 11:14 AM

that website's download link has been killed! god this m4p to mp3 conversion is a pain in the ass!!!

The Terminator · 05-09-2011, 09:39 PM

Well mobileread has changed! Now we can't post how to remove DRM (Though we probably do

)

The Terminator · 05-09-2011, 09:41 PM

It's cool to see how the computers and there programs have changed. Itunes cannot be hacked that easy anymore. But realplayer converter (legal) seems like it does the same thing.

ardeegee · 05-09-2011, 09:59 PM

The Terminator · 05-10-2011, 06:20 PM

HAhahahhaa cackle, Zombie threads are the best. Brings back a good discussion that died in 04, bring back the older popular threads.

MJK2111 · 05-11-2011, 01:55 PM

Did somebody mention zombies????

CyGuy · 05-11-2011, 03:25 PM

Why would anyone purchase music that is infected with DRM? That just doesn't make any sense...

wodin · 05-11-2011, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by derekweb

It's unfortunate that the Patriot Act (In the US) makes the use of that application illegal, as that application can be seen as "breaking the digital rights barriers put in place" but the originators.

Unfortunately, I don't think I'm saying it very well, but I also think that the Act is too confining, not taking into account the Betamax case (again, in America) allowing Personal Use (Fair Use) rights. /shrug/ Congress is looking at two potential bills to allow a little more freedom in this regard, especially in the area of Fair Use, but it's contentious, and Hollywood in general has VERY deep pockets.

The Enduser is on the losing end of this, I'm afraid.

I have a better answer

Spoiler:

The Terminator · 05-11-2011, 06:22 PM

Itunes is fine, DRM means nadda.

Dylrob · 05-11-2011, 09:31 PM

Well at least now apple offers DRM free music.

The Terminator · 05-11-2011, 11:16 PM

Really? That's news to me.

09-01-2004, 01:35 PM	#1
Alexander Turcic Fully Converged Posts: 18,171 Karma: 14021202 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Switzerland Device: Too many to count here.	iFree - decrypts iTunes and iPod (mini) music iFree will remove the DRM from your iTunes with no quality loss. It's in beta, but if you have iTunes installed on XP or 2000 you can give it a whirl for free. The download is only 213k. Why use iFree? Songs you purchase from iTunes Music Store are protected using your authorization information. Apple is using AAC files that include digital rights management (DRM) technology and any copy of iTunes (or any other appropriately QuickTime 6.2.2-savvy software) must know your authorization information to play the song. This DRM information enables Apple to implement many restrictions on how you can use songs you download. 1. First, you can authorize only five Macs and PCs at a time to play a song. 2. Second, you cannot convert your music from protected AAC to MP3, Ogg or your other favorite audio file format even the computer has already been authorized. 3. Third, when you use iTunes 4's Rendezvous sharing capabilities to share purchased music, the computers with which you're sharing must be authorized to play your purchased tracks. 4. Fourth and finally, the use of AAC and digital rights management limits you to playing purchased music in iTunes 4 on a Mac or PC and iPod. Use iFree, you can remove all of the restrictions with no sound quality loss!

09-02-2004, 12:13 PM	#2
derekweb Groupie Posts: 160 Karma: 3134 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: United States Device: Palm Treo 700p & iPaq hx2755	It's unfortunate that the Patriot Act (In the US) makes the use of that application illegal, as that application can be seen as "breaking the digital rights barriers put in place" but the originators. Unfortunately, I don't think I'm saying it very well, but I also think that the Act is too confining, not taking into account the Betamax case (again, in America) allowing Personal Use (Fair Use) rights. /shrug/ Congress is looking at two potential bills to allow a little more freedom in this regard, especially in the area of Fair Use, but it's contentious, and Hollywood in general has VERY deep pockets. The Enduser is on the losing end of this, I'm afraid.

09-02-2004, 04:01 PM	#3
Alexander Turcic Fully Converged Posts: 18,171 Karma: 14021202 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Switzerland Device: Too many to count here.	That is very true. I am not sure how European laws are regarding breaking copy protections for "fair use"; can anyone enlighten me?

09-11-2004, 11:14 AM	#4
randy_hoop Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2004	that website's download link has been killed! god this m4p to mp3 conversion is a pain in the ass!!!

05-09-2011, 09:39 PM	#5
The Terminator Retired Posts: 2,552 Karma: 37638420 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Vancouver Island Canada Device: Kobo Touch, Optimus One (2.3), Nexus 7 (4.2)	Well mobileread has changed! Now we can't post how to remove DRM (Though we probably do )

05-09-2011, 09:41 PM	#6
The Terminator Retired Posts: 2,552 Karma: 37638420 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Vancouver Island Canada Device: Kobo Touch, Optimus One (2.3), Nexus 7 (4.2)	It's cool to see how the computers and there programs have changed. Itunes cannot be hacked that easy anymore. But realplayer converter (legal) seems like it does the same thing.

05-09-2011, 09:59 PM	#7
ardeegee Maratus speciosus butt Posts: 3,292 Karma: 1162698 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: PRS-350

05-10-2011, 06:20 PM	#8
The Terminator Retired Posts: 2,552 Karma: 37638420 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Vancouver Island Canada Device: Kobo Touch, Optimus One (2.3), Nexus 7 (4.2)	HAhahahhaa cackle, Zombie threads are the best. Brings back a good discussion that died in 04, bring back the older popular threads.

05-11-2011, 01:55 PM	#9
MJK2111 FUBAR! Posts: 1,946 Karma: 15018767 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Woodstock, IL Device: Kindle 3, Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 S	Did somebody mention zombies????

05-11-2011, 03:25 PM	#10
CyGuy Avid Reader Posts: 769 Karma: 7777778 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: PocketBook 902, Galaxy Tab 2 7.0, ASUS TF700, and Cybook Gen III	Why would anyone purchase music that is infected with DRM? That just doesn't make any sense...

05-11-2011, 06:22 PM	#12
The Terminator Retired Posts: 2,552 Karma: 37638420 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Vancouver Island Canada Device: Kobo Touch, Optimus One (2.3), Nexus 7 (4.2)	Itunes is fine, DRM means nadda.

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05-11-2011, 09:31 PM	#13
Dylrob Murderous Mustela Posts: 10,204 Karma: 47842158 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The other land of schnitzel and beer Device: iPad M1 Pro, Kindle Paperwhite	Well at least now apple offers DRM free music.

05-11-2011, 11:16 PM	#14
The Terminator Retired Posts: 2,552 Karma: 37638420 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Vancouver Island Canada Device: Kobo Touch, Optimus One (2.3), Nexus 7 (4.2)	Really? That's news to me.