Internet Music Sharing Workaround Found For Itunes

by , 2:00 PM EDT, June 4th, 2003

It was only a matter of time. Only a few days have passed since TMO reported on Apple removing iTunes music sharing support for computers outside your local network and someone has already found a workaround.

A tutorial at lostboi.com offers instructions on how you can resume outside sharing using either the open source utility mDNSResponder or Rendezvous Beacon, which is shareware. The concept is rather straightforward and uses a common networking technique, not an iTunes hack, to fool it into believing the stream is originating from inside the local network.

The Mac Observer Spin:

Because this procedure circumvents a feature that Apple deactivated in an attempt to calm the waters with the recording industry, it is important that users not abuse it. That said, it's good to see sharp people finding ways for us to keep using music in ways that fall within our rights.

At this point it is unclear if Apple can or will respond in an attempt to close this loophole.

lostboi.com