In what is apparently a continuing program to attract more buyers and listeners to its Zune flash-based digital audio system, Microsoft has tweaked its subscription “Zune Pass” program, and now allows users to keep up to 10 tracks a month, even if their subscription ends. It’s another round of promoting Zune-ism: Earlier this week, the company said it would lower prices on selected Zune models next week, in time for the holiday rush.

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