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Digital music lovers had only just begun to do their happy dance Wednesday following Apple's launch of its iTunes Plus DRM-free service before word came that the dream of DRM-free music may come with a price in addition to the extra 30 cents per track iTunes charges. Shortly after the iTunes Plus site went live, reports surfaced asserting that the tracks had been embedded with the purchasers' full name.

iTunes Plus and Minus

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The European Commission said Apple has not yet responded to its concerns over the pricing of songs on its iTunes online music store, ahead of a midnight deadline on Monday for the U.S. technology giant. The commission launched its inquiry on April 3. In addition to Apple, it sent a statement of objections listing the charges to unnamed major record companies.

Apple Still Mum as EU iTunes Deadline Draws Near

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It was a love fest Wednesday night at the D: All Things Digital Conference as technology industry captains Bill Gates and Steve Jobs shared the stage for the first time in 20 years. Both men reminisced about starting their respective companies and lauded each other for their technological contributions.

Jobs and Gates Share the Love

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Standard & Poor's on Wednesday announced that Apple Inc. will join its prestigious S&P 100 index of big blue-chip companies.

The consumer electronics maker will replace MedImmune Inc., a biotechnology company being acquired by Anglo-Swedish group ...

Apple to join S&P 100

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DRM-free music hit iTunes Wednesday with the launch of Apple's new iTunes Plus. Fans of artists including Coldplay, The Rolling Stones, Norah Jones and Joss Stone can download high-fidelity singles and albums that will play on iPods or just about any other portable media player. Our customers are very excited about the freedom and amazing sound quality of iTunes Plus, said Apple CEO Steve Jobs.

iTunes Sets Up DRM-Free Zone