On the Australian IT website we can find an article in which EMI Australia announces that they will start copy-protecting all their audio releases next year. Our thanks goes to Shaun for submitting this news:
There's no escaping a copyright clampdown following the first local release of a CD fitted with anti-copying technology - Robbie Williams' Escapology. The CD is selling strongly with minimal reaction from customers and no complaints from retailers, according to EMI Australia managing director John O'Donnell. As a result, all EMI releases next year will be copy-protected, which means the music cannot be digitally copied to blank CDs or other digital formats. |
"We are not releasing any details about the technology, but we know that if someone is determined to circumvent it they will," Mr O'Donnell said. "We're not fazed by that. It's an impediment that will stop many people and make others think twice about burning CDs."
So coming next year our Australian visitors will also have to deal with audio protections. Luckily our Audio Forum is here to help The copy-protected audio discs can be recognized by the new international copy control symbol: a reversed, white play button in a black circle.
Source: Australian IT
