Seems like Apple is trying to make some waves in getting the industry to stop the ridiculous cat-and-mouse DRM game: http://www.apple.com/hotnews/thoughtsonmusic/I couldn't be more behind this - there will ALWAYS be people who will steal music, and the only people who really lose out where DRM is concerned are the consumers.  

This was inspired by the CD's vs. vinyl debate... How do you feel about mp3's vs. CD's? I've been very happy with the ability to buy music online, etc, but I can't help but notice a difference between mp3s and CD's, especially on a high-quality system like my aperions!  I'm considering an ipod, but I don't have much experience with ...