Napster set to remove restrictions on music downloads

Napster hit the headlines again this week with the announcement that the music-download service will begin selling music solely in MP3 format, to commence later this year.

In the past, Napster has sold music downloads in Microsoft’s restricted WMA format, although these sales will continue for some subscription-based offerings.

The move to offer user-friendly MP3s is a great step for Napster and will likely help boost the image of the service.

Napster is based in LA and the music-download giant claims to have about 750,000 subscribers. Sony, Warner and EMI are all offering their music (or at least some of it) DRM-free.

This is great news for music fans who have been bugged by music downloads that come in protected format. 7Digital recently announced that 2008 will be the year that music downloads can finally say goodbye to restrictions on MP3s — for good.

The digital music industry is having to consistently evolve to meet the needs of consumers. If only the RIAA would do the same.

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Posted on 15 January 2008 by mike in Music downloads

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