If an MP3 player supports "WMA (DRM)" format

[PM Martin]

does that mean that wma (windows media) has to have digital rights management in order to play?
Will the player play the file without DRM?

[Canuckistanian]

1. Most MP3 players support multiple formats

WAV, MP3, AAC, etc. Actually, I don't think many MP3 players have the capability to deny WMA DRM files from playing.

[laconicsax]

2. FWIW: The headphone jack can't be protected.

It's a hassle, but if you have a song in a protected format your player doesn't support, you can always use an intermediary digital recorder to record it in a supported format through a headphone jack.

[Goldom]

3. Simple answer: no, you're fine

It means it will support even DRM'd WMAs, but will work fine with regular, unlicensed WMAs as well.

[PM Martin]

4. Thanks. That is what I wanted to know.

[PM Martin]

5. kick