[LINK] WinXP Media Player privacy issues

[hartr@interweft.com.au]

On 30 Oct, David Lochrin wrote:

>    I'd like to know how Linkers feel about this.  Is concern warranted?
> 
> 
> QUOTE:
> Audio CD and Music File Information 
> When playing or copying an audio CD, Windows Media Player attempts to
> locate information associated with that CD, such as the artist name,
> title, and track names.  This information is added to the overall list
> of information that is kept in the Media Library.  To obtain this
> information, Windows Media Player sends a unique CD identification
> number to WindowsMedia.com.

I wonder if it is possible to reconfigure windows media player to point
at one of the free online CD databases, such as www.freedb.org?

Anyone with XP care to comment?

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