[chrisbolt]

I think the only limit is 25,000 songs.

Bottom of http://www.apple.com/icloud/features/: Limit 25,000 songs. iTunes purchases do not count against limit.

[mishmash]

Thanks for the link. Taking songs legit for 1,000/$1.00 is incredible. Even with Apple's large downpayment(s), I still can't believe the record companies agreed to this.

[jshb]

The service is intended to turn ripped songs from already purchased CDs. It doesn't magically turn illegally downloaded music to legal ownership even if Apple's service can't/won't enforce the difference. It's still gray.

The bottom line: No one cares about music any more. It's worth less than $25/year.

[mishmash]

>The service is intended to turn ripped songs from already purchased CDs.

Apple didn't pay $150,000,000 a pop to the major labels to allow you to play music you legally acquired.

>It doesn't magically turn illegally downloaded music to legal ownership

  Step 1) Purchase an iTunes Match subscription
  Step 2) Convert MP3s to iTunes matched AACs
  Step 3) Delete MP3s

stare in amazement at this magic before you