Will EMI Cave?

Some sources say EMI might move to the other side of the DRM issue, offering purchased downloads without that pesty anti-piracy software. Though, this is just a rumor, and the date of announcement is uncertain, if there will be an announcement at all. If it happens, the others will feel the strain and buckle, as well. If any of them are going to scrub off DRM, EMI will certainly be the first, considering the Europeans seem much less tolerant of these restraints. Also, they've already been experimenting with MP3 releases that have resulted in nothing but pleasantry. I would think EMI is racing to the drawing boards to devise some kind of compromise. Hopefully, by crunching the numbers, they'll see that in the long run, they're better off surfing the wave than trying to terminate it. Science says it's impossible, so better adapt. I'd like to see concert ticket sales go up once it happens, just so people can tell them, I told you so. I guess that doesn't help the record companies much, but at least it will keep the rare resistant musician hushed, and the labels' artists happy.