drm protected wma files in linux

**Off** · 01-16-2009, 05:58 PM

I have a lot of files that I have downloaded and they are DRM protected. When I try to play them in Linux, nothing happens. I have tried XMMS, MPlayer, Xine, VCL and amaok. Anyone know what will play DRM protected files in Linux? I did buy the files, it is legal. I just do not know how to play them.

**WingedPanther** · 01-17-2009, 03:20 PM

Maybe Windows Media Player under wine.

**Off** · 01-17-2009, 05:51 PM

Nothing native to Linux will play them then?

**WingedPanther** · 01-17-2009, 07:29 PM

The problem with DRM is that, in the US at least, it is illegal to circumvent it.

Jordan · 01-19-2009, 06:58 AM

You can convert your music to another format (MP3/OGG) and remove the DRM. There is software that will do this. Sox: SoX - Sound eXchange | HomePage

You could also burn them to a CD and then rip them from the CD again. This will remove DRM.