At the time the store was introduced, purchased audio files used the AAC format with added encryption, based on the FairPlay DRM system. Up to five authorized computers and an unlimited number of iPods could play the files. Burning the files with iTunes as an audio CD, then re-importing would create music files without the DRM. The DRM could also be removed using third-party software. However, in a deal with Apple, EMI began selling DRM-free, higher-quality songs on the iTunes Stores, in a category called "iTunes Plus." While individual songs were made available at a cost of US$1.29, 30¢ more than the cost of a regular DRM song, entire albums were available for the same price, US$9.99, as DRM encoded albums. On October 17, 2007, Apple lowered the cost of individual iTunes Plus songs to US$0.99 per song, the same as DRM encoded tracks. On January 6, 2009, Apple announced that DRM has been removed from 80% of the music catalog, and that it would be removed from all music by April 2009. COUNT 9
QSN1 When the iTunes store was launched, what type of file format was used? ANS1 AAC QSN2 How many computers were allowed to play files that used the FairPlay DRM system? ANS2 five QSN3 In what category could files without digital rights management be found on the iTunes store? ANS3 iTunes Plus QSN4 When did Apple reveal that most of the iTunes selection was free from DRM? ANS4 January 6, 2009 QSN5 By what time did Apple project its entire catalog would be free of DRM? ANS5 April 2009 QSN6 What was the original format for purchased audio files on iTunes? ANS6 AAC QSN7 What was the name of the DRM system originally used by Apple and iTunes? ANS7 FairPlay QSN8 What was the name of the premium service that offered higher quality and DRM-free songs? ANS8 iTunes Plus QSN9 In what year was DRM completely eliminated from the iTunes offerings? ANS9 2009