HotRecorder for Media converts your iTunes songs into standard MP3 files that can play on any MP3 device.It also makes MP3s out of songs bought through Yahoo!’s music service, in case you want to play them on an iPod, Jukebox or another device that doesn’t support the copy-protection mechanism Yahoo! uses.
Software frees iTunes music – Software – Reviews – Technology – smh.com.au
calvin 
17 January 2006 at 12:02 am |
It seems that HotRecorder for Media is really hot. I have two questions though:
How easy is it to use?
Is it legal?
17 January 2006 at 9:07 am |
The use of HotRecorder in Australia appears to be not permitted by the Australian Copyright Act, as one would be duplicating a work by using HotRecorder. It may, however, be legal in those countries that permit copies of music for personal use.
It also appears to be a breach of the Terms of Service of the Ausrtalian ItMS (http://www.apple.com/au/support/itunes/legal/terms.html) which states “You agree that you will not attempt to, or encourage or assist any other person to, circumvent or modify any security technology or software that is part of the Service or used to administer the Usage Rules, or interfere with, remove or alter any rights management information on the Products.”
I am not aware if the USA or other countries have the same Terms of Service.
The application of the Terms of Service has not been tested at the time of writing in Australian courts, so it is possible that they could be found to be not applicable under, say, provisions relating to unfair contracts. However, that would no doubt be a long and expensive legal battle…
In any event, the quality of the music would be further degraded if a poor quality sound card was used!