
However, you can get around this problem by either modifying the playlist or creating a new one. This restriction can be inconvenient if you've worked on a playlist for some time only to get a message saying the CD couldn't be burned to as many discs as you wanted. Playlist burn limit: If you add any DRM-protected songs to an iTunes playlist, a limit is imposed on the number of times you can burn it to CD the limit is currently seven.

As a result, you are forced to use Apple's software even if your preferred media player is VLC Player or Windows Media Player.

These are unencrypted and don't have any restrictions, which means you can play them on any portable device that supports the AAC format. Limited portable hardware compatibility: Currently, if you purchase songs and albums from the iTunes Store, the files you download are in the AAC format.
