____/ John Locke on Monday 02 July 2007 16:49 : \____
> On Mon, 02 Jul 2007 07:36:34 -0700, "nessuno@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx"
> <nessuno@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>>> | Universal Music Group (UMG) has dealt a serious blow to Apple's music
>>> | ambitions by refusing to renew its contract with the iTunes Store.
>
> This is not smart. Not at all. The record industry needs the Apple
> distribution. Apple doesn't need UMG. This will be interesting.
Recall what happened when Microsoft ignored and snubbed for many years and
then, when ODF got standardised by the ISO, suddenly Microsoft came running
back. They think they can do well themselves and carry on with the same old
tricks. They can't. Unless of course they corrupt some politicians, change
some laws, 'bribe' some companies for pseudo-support, etc.
--
~~ Best of wishes
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