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♲ @robmyers !Ubuntu One Music store to support software patents, oppose user freedom - http://su.pr/2S7nv2 !gnu !linux !esp !fsf !lpf
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@teddks that's not what the post says, it says the partner at this time only supports MP3, it's not inherent in the store
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@micahg No, it is a statement of fact. Until the Ubuntu One Music Store stops supporting MP3, it will continue opposing user freedom.
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@teddks That's FUD...supporting something is not diametrically opposed to user freedom...it's just what's available at the moment
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@teddks how does having a content partner with a free codec with content that people might enjoy opposing freedom? think Apple
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@teddks Just the opposite...iTunes locks you in to Apple's format...the Ubuntu Music Store uses MP3 which is Universally supported
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@teddks As an Apple hater hearing people comparing Canonical to Apple is a bit laughable
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@patdavila True. Apple understands that selling music is a loss leader to sell hardware. Canonical apparently doesn't... ;)
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@patdavila I wont compare canonical to apple. but canonical is making ubuntu look more and more like OSX when it needs a unique identity
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@micahg: MP3 is not a free format. It is patented. The fact it is widespread is a sad, but irrelevant fact.
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