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Apple Disables PyMusique Hack [Updated]

CNET reveals that Apple intends to stop users of the recently released hack PyMusique by now requiring users who wish to access the iTMS to be using version 4.7 of iTunes.

"The security hole in the iTunes Music Store which was recently exploited has been closed, and as a consequence the iTunes Music Store will now sell music only to customers using iTunes version 4.7," the company said in a statement.

According to CNET, users of PyMusique are still able to preview songs in the iTMS, but are no longer able to purchase music. An Apple spokeswoman declined to comment on whether the company is considering legal action on the issue.[Update] CNET reports that DVD Jon has reopened the back door in the iTunes Music Store, again allowing Linux users to purchase music, his team's stated purpose.

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90 months ago
that was quick
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90 months ago
I'm not surprised.

That seemed very fast of Apple to fix that poblem.
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90 months ago

I'm not surprised.

That seemed very fast of Apple to fix that poblem.

Nice and quick. The way a company should respond to security problems.
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90 months ago
Who saw THAT coming a mile away?

They didn't respond as quickly as I thought they would. Is there any reason for people to use below 4.7, I wonder? If so, sucks for them... they can thank DVD Jon.
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90 months ago
Was there any doubt of a quick response from Apple?
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90 months ago
I'm a little upset, though, that Apple blocked out older versions of iTunes. That means that people who may have agreed to the old terms but didn't like the newer iTunes terms (7 cds but 5 computers), can now no longer buy music. It also forces an upgrade. It's fairly acceptable since the new terms really are better and the upgrade is free, but it still makes me sad since I would have ended up with no recourse if I accepted the old license but not the new one.
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90 months ago

Who saw THAT coming a mile away?

They didn't respond as quickly as I thought they would. Is there any reason for people to use below 4.7, I wonder? If so, sucks for them... they can thank DVD Jon.


Some people just don't care about new versions. According to this article http://playlistmag.com/news/2005/03/21/ituneshole/index.php
15% of all iTunes users still use versions older than 4.7
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90 months ago

Was there any doubt of a quick response from Apple?

It's their #1 source of revenue? (well, that and the iPod...!) isn't it?
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90 months ago

I'm a little upset, though, that Apple blocked out older versions of iTunes. That means that people who may have agreed to the old terms but didn't like the newer iTunes terms (7 cds but 5 computers), can now no longer buy music. It also forces an upgrade. It's fairly acceptable since the new terms really are better and the upgrade is free, but it still makes me sad since I would have ended up with no recourse if I accepted the old license but not the new one.


Like I said, thank DVD Jon.
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90 months ago

It's their #1 source of revenue? (well, that and the iPod...!) isn't it?


i dont think so. the margins dont quite compare with hardware/software sales. but all the music sales cant hurt.
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