Yesterday I posted about AnywhereCD, a download site launched by entrepreneur Michael Robertson (of MP3.com fame). The site sells Warner Music Group albums in the unprotected MP3 format.

In no time, WMG issued a notice of termination to AnywhereCD. A WMG representative (quoted in this article at Billboard.biz) said, "AnywhereCD is selling Warner Music Group content in a manner that flagrantly violates the terms of our agreement. Accordingly, we have sent them a notice of termination and they are required to immediately remove all of our content from their site."

There seems to be a big difference in the interpretation of AnywhereCD's licensing agreement. Reuters reported "it was acceptable for AnywhereCD to help fans rip CDs into the popular MP3 format." I'm no lawyer, but I certainly know the difference between helping a consumer rip to MP3 and selling an MP3 download.

"My thinking was we should give consumers a reason to buy an album," explained Robertson. "If you buy the album then I'll give MP3 tracks pretty much what you get with CDs anyway."