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I downloaded some songs for my kid on iTunes (yes I know I could get them free but I was trying to instill some honesty in the kid :P)

Anywho...got em in my library...but when I go to burn them onto a CD a message comes up telling me they can't be burned. HUH??? They're mine! I paid for the dang things! If I want to wipe my nose w/them I think I should have that right! lol Now I'm pissed.

So, what happened? Why can't I do this? I really don't get it. :(
 
You can put them on a CD as data if you want to transfer them to another computer, but I believe all means of putting them on a CD (i.e. using an iTunes to MP3 file converter) are illegal.
 
you should check your itunes burning setings. it might be set to burn mp3 or data cds. if it is you should change it to audio cd. i think you can burn 7 copies before the file locks itself to that computer.
 
Thanks. I'll see what I can do. :)

Editing to add: I bought some iTunes songs before and burned them on my husband's computer with no problems at all. I'm doing this on my own computer and it's not working.

But yes, I'll check the settings. If it comes of nothing I guess I wasted some money, and I won't do business with them again. In fact, I'm calling them tomorrow if I can't burn these songs. They need to be a little more clear about what you can and can't do.
 
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I was under the impression that the fairplay DRM from itunes allowed up to three burns. I don't understand how this is illegal. From the Wiki I quote.

FairPlay will allow a protected track to be used in the following ways:
  • The protected track may be copied to any number of iPod portable music players.
  • The protected track may be played on up to five (originally three) authorized computers simultaneously.
  • The protected track may be copied to a standard Audio CD any number of times.
 
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