Hackers have released an application that strips off copy-protection features on music bought via the Zune Marketplace, Microsoft"s online music store. The package makes it possible to remove the DRM shackles off Zune Marketplace tracks. Zune Marketplace works with Microsoft"s Zune media players in a similar way to Apple"s iTunes and iPod.
But unlike iPods, Zune players come with built-in Wi-Fi connections. So the hack allows subscribers of Zune Marketplace to hand over music to their mates who don"t have a subscription but do have a Zune. Normally shared music can only be played three times.