Universal to release copy-protected CD
Universal to release copy-protected CD in U.S.
The world's largest record company will be the first of the major labels to release a copy-protected CD in the United States, signaling a new chapter in the industry's efforts to stem music piracy. When Universal Music Group on Tuesday releases the soundtrack, "Fast & Furious -- More Music,'' consumers won't be able to copy the music onto another CD or use their PCs to "rip'' tracks in digital MP3 format. The copy-protection technology will also render the disc unplayable on Macintosh computers, DVD players and game consoles, such as Sony's PlayStation 2. It might not even play in some CD players.
There's another possibility: When Universal Music Group on Tuesday releases the soundtrack, "Fast & Furious -- More Music,'' music stores won't be able to sell the crippled CD.
