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johnblommers · 03-23-2008, 11:41 AM

Originally posted by Jim Sachs:

I believe m4p uses a proprietary decoder to play copy-protected iTunes files.

That would be Apple's proprietary codec for "protected" content which is an AAC codec + special trappings. My sense is that you'd have to use the QuickTime APIs to play back protected content. Wouldn't Windows Media also have the same properties and issues anyway? Given the popularity of iTunes, it might be far easier for you to control iTunes via messages that some have used to advantage.

03-23-2008, 11:41 AM	#1449
johnblommers The Architect Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 756	Originally posted by Jim Sachs: I believe m4p uses a proprietary decoder to play copy-protected iTunes files. That would be Apple's proprietary codec for "protected" content which is an AAC codec + special trappings. My sense is that you'd have to use the QuickTime APIs to play back protected content. Wouldn't Windows Media also have the same properties and issues anyway? Given the popularity of iTunes, it might be far easier for you to control iTunes via messages that some have used to advantage. Reasons people don't watch Star Trek: 60% - It’s for nerds. 39% - The show’s stupid. 01% - My parents were killed by Klingons and it's still too painful.