DRM-free content sources

The Free Software Foundation (FSF) has compiled a list of DRM-free content and software sources but the way they displayed in their Defective by design campaign site isn’t exactly optimal.

So, to make your life easier, here are the most useful links from their list and you’re welcome to share your own findings (by simply leaving a comment)…

• Musicslu — Music you know about;
• Amazon’s DRM-free MP3 music downloads — the “good side” of Amazon;
• CD baby — amazing underground music;
• VideoLAN — Play your videos, on any OS, for free;
• Miro — Free video player;
• Naxos — Classic music;
• Rhapsody — Millions of songs and lyrics;
• Skreemr — MP3 search engine;
• Jamendo — Free MP3 downloads;
• Baen — Free books in electronic format;
• Learn Out Loud — Audiobooks, podcasts and free downloads;
• LibriVox ) Large collection of free audiobooks;
• TellTaleWeekly — The spoken word made accessible;
• Project Gutenberg — Access mountains of quality information, for free;
• 4Flix.net — DRM-free video for iPhone, AppleTV, iPod and more;
• Creative Commons — Flexible contracts to distribute content;
• Zunior.com ) Digital music store;
• Bleep.com — High quality music downloads;
• Magnatune — “Not evil” online music store.

I would’ve also added eMusic but their customer service is sooo bad that I’m not interested in sending you there. They offer DRM-free music but everything else is a pain to deal with.

Take back your rights and fight DRM by choosing where you get your digital goods. Send the DRM-lovers a strong signal that their digital prison isn’t what you’re in the market for.

Also, keep in mind that independent artists and publishers in your area might be making some excellent content so don’t forget to help them too, as long as they don’t DRM their stuff.