Yup, But ripping those CDs over again can take even longer and its a lot more work.
Ricardo Walker rwalker...@gmail.com Twitter & Skype: rwalker296 www.mobileaccess.org On Nov 30, 2011, at 9:59 AM, Chris Blouch wrote: > True, but there is still something about having it permanently on the shelf. > Not that Apple is going away any time soon but it certainly has happened with > other online music services. For a large library, re-downloading can also > take a while. Of course everybody now days has local backups with Time > Machine, right? > > CB > > On 11/29/11 9:13 PM, Sarai Bucciarelli wrote: >> Hi: >> I don't think you need to backup your iTunes purchases anymore because you >> can just redownload them. >> On Nov 29, 2011, at 2:15 PM, Chris Blouch wrote: >> >>> Last stats I found said online music purchases were to surpass CD puchases >>> for the first time this year ($2.8B online v. $2.7B for CDs) and that shift >>> has been happening for a few years now. While I like having a backup (or an >>> original) CD on the shelf, it's hard to beat the instant gratification of >>> purchasing some music online and listening to it in a matter of seconds. >>> Plus the preview feature is hard to replicate with physical media. >>> >>> http://www.dailyfinance.com/2011/04/02/music-industry-sings-a-sad-song-on-sales-despite-a-sharp-drop-of/ >>> >>> CB >>> >>> On 11/29/11 12:56 PM, Ricardo Walker wrote: >>>> I don't think that 's much of a rumor. Its just the way things are going. >>>> Just like the 3.5 inch floppy. The Macbook air has gotten rid of the >>>> optical drive and I'm sure you will see more of this in the next 2 to 3 >>>> years. A lot of stereos are coming with 1 CD slot, AM FM radio, maybe HD >>>> radio, and a iPod dock and USB. Remember just 10 years ago when many >>>> stereos had at least 3 or 5 CD slots? >>>> >>>> Ricardo Walker >>>> rwalker...@gmail.com >>>> Twitter& Skype: rwalker296 >>>> www.mobileaccess.org >>>> >>>> On Nov 28, 2011, at 12:30 PM, Missy Hoppe wrote: >>>> >>>>> "OK I don't buy from itunes. I prefer the CD route. the tactile pleasure >>>>> of buying the CD, sticking it in your HIFI and >>>>> chilling out is the way to go. " >>>>> >>>>> I couldn't agree more with this statement. I've just heard rumors that >>>>> physical media is going away fairly soon, so am trying >>>>> to prepare myself a little bit at a time. Naturally, as long as CDs >>>>> exist, I'll buy them, especially for artists I already >>>>> own CDs for, but for less important stuff, I don't mind just having it >>>>> digitally. Thanks for the suggestions on how to back >>>>> stuff up, though. They're all extremely appreciated. >>>>> >>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>> From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >>>>> [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Mr. L. Alexander >>>>> Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 12:23 PM >>>>> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >>>>> Subject: Re: Burning Itunes purchases to CD? >>>>> >>>>> hi john, that's right on the CD settings. >>>>> >>>>> regarding backing up an itunes purchase or an entire library, I'd advise >>>>> having a pen drive large enough or a small usb 2.5" >>>>> hard drive as your backup for itunes. My own library is about 80GB in >>>>> full audio quality and it's worth backing up. OK I >>>>> don't buy from itunes. I prefer the CD route. the tactile pleasure of >>>>> buying the CD, sticking it in your HIFI and chilling >>>>> out is the way to go. >>>>> >>>>> Lew. >>>>> >>>>> Free Macs For The Blind >>>>> >>>>> On 28 Nov 2011, at 16:11, John Panarese wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Backing up your iTunes purchases is a matter of choice. In the >>>>>> beginning, it's easier, but as you buy more tracks, it >>>>> becomes more and more intensive. Ideally, it is advised to use a blank >>>>> CD for backing up your purchases. I don't know if >>>>> this has changed where you can use an external HD. If you are using Time >>>>> Machine or some other method of backing up your >>>>> Mac, though, I don't see a reason to have to go throughout the trouble of >>>>> backing up your purchases. >>>>>> In regards to burning the album for your mother, just create a >>>>>> playlist with that album and there should be an option to >>>>> burn the playlist to disk. I have made several albums this way. >>>>>> Take Care >>>>>> >>>>>> John Panarese >>>>>> jpanar...@gmail.com >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Nov 28, 2011, at 9:56 AM, Missy Hoppe wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Hello, all. I've recently learned how to buy music from Itunes, and >>>>>>> now, it's way too easy. When I complete a purchase, it always advises >>>>>>> me to back it up, but I'm wondering how I would go about doing this. >>>>>>> Also, 1 of the albums I purchased was meant to be a present for my >>>>>>> mom, but since she doesn't have any kind of I device, I need to figure >>>>>>> out how to burn the songs to a CD. I have looked >>>>> through the itunes menus, and unless I'm missing something, which is >>>>> entirely possible, I can't find an option for burning to >>>>> CD. If anyone could explain methods for backing up itunes purchases, I >>>>> would really appreciate it. >>>>>>> I'm still old fashioned and prefer physical media when possible, but >>>>>>> on the other hand, I'm starting to see where downloading things can be >>>>>>> convenient too. 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