| Download-to-Own? Yeah, Right... |
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| Wednesday, 15 August 2007 | |
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A while back I wrote about why I wouldn't be 'buying' any anime from download stores - the article was prompted by the launch of ADV's service, but the principles apply to any download-to-own store out there. On Monday, Google announced the closure of their premium Google Video service: In an effort to improve all Google services, we will no longer offer the ability to buy or rent videos for download from Google Video, ending the DTO/DTR (download-to-own/rent) program. This change will be effective August 15, 2007.That email's what was sent to Google Video users - fortunately I'm not one of 'em. For those who did shell out the cash to buy content from Google, the idea's simple: you've been screwed over. If it were me, I'd be hugely pissed at being told the content I'd downloaded-to-own is now a junk, unplayable file - and a $2 Google Checkout credit wouldn't even begin to ease the annoyance. Remember, "Do no evil" Google are one of the most trusted online companies - if they can pull a stunt like this, would you trust anyone else over download-to-own content? I had my doubts before - now, not a hope in hell am I playing that game (unless, of course, there's a DRM-removal tool available to help back-up my bought contact into a useable form)... Trackback(0)
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