Filed under: Audio, Software, Hacks, Freeware, iTunes
JHymn broken in iTunes 6
Seriously, who didn't see this coming? Part of me thinks the whole quickie release for iTunes 6 was just so Apple could smack JHymn down. For those of you unaware, JHymn essentially allows you to strip the DRM from your iTunes Music Store purchases. It effectively does the same thing as burning your music to a CD, except you don't have to wait as long. Obviously it's not intended to aid piracy, but facilitate those of us who'd like to move their music to, say, an MP3 CD for playback on those cheapo car stereos. Unfortunately, there is going to have to be some serious reverse engineering before an update can happen... Until then, it's either no video (use version 5) or back to the ol' plastic coaster department with you.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
EJ said 7:21PM on 10-13-2005
dammit, good thing my library had already been completely unlocked before upgrading to 6. Maybe the next version of JHymn will have video support...
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Dan Pritchard said 7:40PM on 10-13-2005
Who wants to be a hero and post some information on getting iTunes 5 back if you stupidly upgraded on the spot?
How about a download of the last version of iTunes 5?
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Nate MC said 10:30PM on 10-13-2005
You forgot the "don't buy from iTMS" option, it's viable but not as convenient I know but it is an option.
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David C. said 1:21AM on 10-14-2005
sadness. JHymn was my friend.
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ChillyWilly said 11:27AM on 10-14-2005
Only updated my Wintel box with iTunes 6. My Mac mini still has iTunes 5 (which is where all of my music is) and that's the way it will stay until JHymn finds it's way to making things work again.
JHymn has been a savior to allowing me to share my music amongst my multiple MP3 playing devices - both Apple and non-Apple.
My intention with iTMS purchases has and will always be to use my music how I want to. And thanks to JHymn, I have that option.
BTW, anyone know if the new iPods require iTunes 6 or can you sync from an iTunes 5 install?
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ERP said 3:22PM on 10-14-2005
Apple just forced me to go back to my "alternative source" for getting music!
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Sluggo said 3:39PM on 10-14-2005
How 'bout we relax and let the genius that is behind JHymn update it for iTunes 6. Deep, cleansing breath.
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Mothra said 9:14AM on 11-07-2005
#7 - I agree. At least while JHymn worked, I was buying albums legally from iTunes and then merely stripping out the DRM so I could listen to them on my Archos AV480.
Now I will simply use 'alternative means' to get my music and the artists concerned will get nothing.
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leviticus said 5:29PM on 11-20-2005
A warning to you peeps who install IT6 - music purchased in IT6 will not play in earlier editions. I tried to go back to 5, but discovered the few songs I bought didn't play. Argh.... Jobs, you crapsucker!!!
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Chloe said 9:27AM on 11-24-2005
I really don't get why apple wants to stop us from freeing our music- they still get the money. Without Jhymn I'm sure they will lose loads of customers. I was always bying music but I havn't bought any for ages now!
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Philip Blair said 6:54PM on 11-30-2005
I am a big fan of JHymn too. I can't use my DJ Software with iTunes purchased music without stripping it with JHymn. I am very anxious to see another verion come out to save me. Anyone know where I can get iTunes 5? Can I run both versions on my Mac (iTunes 5 & 6)? Anyone know where I can donate to the JHymn project? Thanks!
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Amos said 7:52PM on 12-06-2005
In the first few months, I bought about 120 songs on iTunes. I unlocked them with JHymn as I went along, and appreciated the convenience. Even though it is legal to make copies for personal use where I am (the government collects a levy on blank media to compensate artists), I still prefered to not have to screw around with P2P. The convenience and quality of the service were worth paying for.
I also subscribed to Audible Listener, which was a great service, but had DRM that JHymn couldn't help with.
And of course, I ripped DVDs for the same reason I ripped CDs: to store in a library on my system so I don't have to store a bunch of discs in my living space and hunt for the right one when I'm in the mood.
Anyway... I finally decided to take a stand against copyright violation by big business (DRM is a copyright violation - copyright grants rights to both creators and the public) and avoid DRM products wherever possible. If that means P2P (or the mediocre AllOfMP3.com), then so be it. In my case, it's not illegal, but even if it were, I feel that by breaking the copyright deal, DRM has released me from having to do my bit. I was trying but big business broke the contract. No more obligations.
So I haven't bought anything from iTunes in months. I've cancelled my Audible subscription. I've only bought few obscure sets of DVDs (imported from another region) and ripped them to be able to watch them. I have bought a half-dozen albums on AllOfMP3. I've downloaded some movies using Bittorrent. I've read more paper books. I've worked on my own creations. I've bought CDs of small artists in small venues. I've downloaded and listened to more and more free releases by artists. I've saved lots of money which I will be able to use to reward artists who understand the deal and make it easy for me.
No more money for DRM from me. I encourage you to cancel your accounts and wite letters to let these businesses know why you did. Maybe the public will be willing to make another deal with them when they stop being bullies.
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Tony said 7:44AM on 12-25-2005
For now, if you've got a Linux or Windows box, there's always SharpMusique, located here: http://nanocrew.net/software/sharpmusique/
It's a low-overhead client which allows you to
* Preview songs
* Signup for an account
* Buy songs and albums
* Redownload songs that you bought with SharpMusique
* Redeem Pepsi caps
* Redeem gift certificate
Works for me and others!
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