iTunes removed all DRM from its music more than two years ago, and Apple recycles any iPod for free (and gives a discount on a new one). Nice try, though.
can you download music without Itunes?
Did Apple just announce complete music pirate amnesty for $24.95?
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Those ripped (which could have been pirated) MP3s of yours, if they match, will be replaced in the iCloud with official, licensed 256Kbps AAC — without DRM.
So, the idea is that you pay Apple $24.95 a year, they scan your old music collection, upgrade all your pirated/ripped tracks, and give you back legitimate music.
http://gigaom.com/2011/06/08/apple-icloud-drm/