Amazon launches MP3 downloader for Linux - bit-tech.net Forums

CardJoe · 3rd Mar 2008, 08:41

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2008/03...er_for_linux/1

Amazon has finally got around to shipping a Linux version of it's MP3 Download software.

DougEdey · 3rd Mar 2008, 09:05

Installed it perfectly without a hitch, however the "free" songs still require payment information.

Nice idea though.

theevilelephant · 3rd Mar 2008, 11:35

yay its about time! im pleased that companies are starting to take notice of linux as a real alternative.

Supra55 · 3rd Mar 2008, 11:56

Wow, that's amazing. Make a MP3 player for an Open-Source OS but the player itself is closed source? I'm pretty sure there's a reason Linux has been mainly Open-Source for a very long time...

steveo_mcg · 3rd Mar 2008, 12:15

Mainly because many of the people who develop for Linux believe in free software but there is no reason why one cannot develop a closed source app for the platform. If any thing more closed source apps would be a good thing, for a given value of good, getting some good "killer" apps might add to the critical mass. This is a good thing in general, but i probably won't bother since on the very rare occasion I buy music i like to go old school and get these shiny round things.

DXR_13KE · 3rd Mar 2008, 15:39

i consider this a good thing... at least it came to linux....

z4114 · 3rd Mar 2008, 16:08

I'm glad to see some another program with a linux version. It's making the urge to put it on my desktop stronger. <rant>Why can't the games I enjoy have native linux ports?</rant> I've never used a music downloading service like iTunes or this Amazonmp3. Are you able to re-download any mp3s that you've purchased in case of a hard drive crash?

From Amazonmp3

Quote:

We are currently unable to replace any purchased files that you delete or lose due to a system or disk error.

Aww. That's a bummer.

steveo_mcg · 3rd Mar 2008, 16:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by z4114

<rant>Why can't the games I enjoy have native linux ports?</rant>

DX

Many openGL games are ported.

z4114 · 3rd Mar 2008, 16:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by steveo_mcg

Many openGL games are ported.

I know, I'm just your typical linux one step above newb. I like wine and cedega but to be able to install right out of the gate (like Quake 4 and other Id games) would be nice.

Anyhow, I'm quite surprised at the amount of music on their service. I like some pretty obscure stuff (ska mostly) and I'm not having any problems finding what I want.

Sigh, just what I needed. Another way to have money fly out of my bank account at breakneck speeds.

Cthippo · 3rd Mar 2008, 18:23

Whats the DRM structure and how do you get around it?

The reason I ask is that my music lives on my fileserver and is played from one of two desktops in the room, and most DRM schemes consider that somehow bad.

Either way, I'll probably try this just on general principals. It still bugs me though because if it wern't for their stupid DRM then the sites could be machine independent. Remember, AOMP3 never needed a "linux version"

I sure miss AOMP3

z4114 · 3rd Mar 2008, 18:34

I don't think there is a DRM scheme attached to it. After reading up on the FAQ and T&Cs, the software is only used to download and queue up tracks. You can do it all from your web browser if you'd like but you're limited to one track at a time downloading and no way to queue a whole album. Sounds like it's a glorified download manager with a way to transmit payment details. They come in as DRM-free 256k bitrate mp3s and then you're free to do what you want with them (edit: within the terms and conditions).

Cthippo · 3rd Mar 2008, 20:03

Interesting, I'll definatly take a look at it then.

Besides, I use Opera which has a built in download manager, though a limited one.

3rd Mar 2008, 08:41	#1
CardJoe Player Character bit-tech Staff Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 7,991	Amazon launches MP3 downloader for Linux http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2008/03...er_for_linux/1 Amazon has finally got around to shipping a Linux version of it's MP3 Download software. __________________ this is joe's non-bit-tech blog

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3rd Mar 2008, 12:15	#5
steveo_mcg What owl? Join Date: May 2005 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 3,990	Mainly because many of the people who develop for Linux believe in free software but there is no reason why one cannot develop a closed source app for the platform. If any thing more closed source apps would be a good thing, for a given value of good, getting some good "killer" apps might add to the critical mass. This is a good thing in general, but i probably won't bother since on the very rare occasion I buy music i like to go old school and get these shiny round things. __________________ No boom today, boom tomorrow... there's always a boom tomorrow.

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3rd Mar 2008, 18:23	#10
Cthippo Can't mod my way out of a paper bag Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 4,475	Whats the DRM structure and how do you get around it? The reason I ask is that my music lives on my fileserver and is played from one of two desktops in the room, and most DRM schemes consider that somehow bad. Either way, I'll probably try this just on general principals. It still bugs me though because if it wern't for their stupid DRM then the sites could be machine independent. Remember, AOMP3 never needed a "linux version" I sure miss AOMP3 __________________ Notice: If we see you flaming we will assume you are on fire and take appropriate measures - The Bit-Tech Fire Brigade.

3rd Mar 2008, 11:35	#3
theevilelephant Bit-tech's Heffalump Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Aberystwyth Posts: 797	yay its about time! im pleased that companies are starting to take notice of linux as a real alternative.

3rd Mar 2008, 11:56	#4
Supra55 Banned Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 423	Wow, that's amazing. Make a MP3 player for an Open-Source OS but the player itself is closed source? I'm pretty sure there's a reason Linux has been mainly Open-Source for a very long time...

3rd Mar 2008, 18:34	#11
z4114 FACE! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kentucky, USA Posts: 285	I don't think there is a DRM scheme attached to it. After reading up on the FAQ and T&Cs, the software is only used to download and queue up tracks. You can do it all from your web browser if you'd like but you're limited to one track at a time downloading and no way to queue a whole album. Sounds like it's a glorified download manager with a way to transmit payment details. They come in as DRM-free 256k bitrate mp3s and then you're free to do what you want with them (edit: within the terms and conditions). Last edited by z4114; 3rd Mar 2008 at 18:53. Reason: pants

3rd Mar 2008, 20:03	#12
Cthippo Can't mod my way out of a paper bag Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 4,475	Interesting, I'll definatly take a look at it then. Besides, I use Opera which has a built in download manager, though a limited one. __________________ Notice: If we see you flaming we will assume you are on fire and take appropriate measures - The Bit-Tech Fire Brigade.