EMI to Announce DRM-Free Music?

EMI will announce on Monday that it will be freeing much of its catalog from the shackles of DRM. The Wall Street Journal, citing “people familiar with the matter,” reports (sub. required) that Apple CEO Steve Jobs will be present at the announcement in London and that the music will be sold through the iTunes Store and possibly other online outlets.

At first this would seem to be a cruel April fools joke, but it’s been confirmed by the Wall Street Journal. This is an incredible decision on EMIs part. We can only hope that this will set an example and other companies will follow suit…

Source: Ars Technica