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Account Name Embedded in DRM-Free iTunes

Wednesday May 30, 2007 10:43 am PDT by Arnold Kim
TUAW notes that DRM-Free iTunes music still contain your username embedded in their tags.


This "Purchased By" tag can be seen in the Get Info window in iTunes.
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arn
62 months ago
I don't think this is that big a deal. I think it's just another tag. you could change it if you wanted to.

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kainjow
62 months ago
My guess is you could use AtomicParsley to strip it out.
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BrianMojo
62 months ago

I don't think this is that big a deal. I think it's just another tag. you could change it if you wanted to.

arn


Well, there's that. Also, frankly, I like the idea that just because it's DRM free doesn't mean you should necessarially be doing anything illegal. But then again, I have no doubt that someone will make an app that strips all of this information completely and automatically within the next few weeks.
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Doctor Q
62 months ago
If it's just that editable tag, that's about the weakest watermark they could have.
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Freg3000
62 months ago
I agree - looks pretty benign.
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justflie
62 months ago
I have no problem with it. The whole point of DRM-free music was not to illegally share it with others, but to rather be able to use it for yourself as you see fit (personal use).
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kainjow
62 months ago
I am trying to find a quick way to remove the info :)
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Daiden
62 months ago
Not a big deal to me. Even though Apple now gives me the freedom to do whatever I want with (some of) my music, it doesn't mean that I will. I appreciate the DRM-free music.
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das Brot
62 months ago
I think it is digitally signed, so you can't remove the tag without breaking the signature.
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kainjow
62 months ago
Well think about it this way...

You lose your iPod. Some random dude finds it and puts it on his computer. If he knows how to work with the hidden files on your iPod, he instantly has access to all your iTunes songs which contain your full name and email address.

All from a dinky iPod...
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