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		t-writescode on Feb 16, 2025 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Kindle is removing download and transfer option on... The first iPod and iTunes stores were very full of DRM.

freeAgent on Feb 16, 2025 | [–]

Yup, and thankfully piracy outcompeted them so Apple gave it up.

pmarreck on Feb 17, 2025 | [–]

And Jobs, to his credit, convinced them to let go of the idea.

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