Apple seems to be getting into some trouble lately with the iPod/iTunes
1. iPod user sues Apple - "The crux of his case is based on the allegation that Apple's method of preventing iTunes music tracks being used on other players is anti-competitive and breaks antitrust laws."
http://www.vnunet.com/vnunet/news/2126457/iPod-user-sues-apple?vnu_lt=vnu_art_related_articles
This reminds me of some trouble Microsoft had. People complained that they had a monopoly on the technology. See the problem with the above is that a true monopoly can only be created by the govt. Apple can do what it wants with their technology. If they don't want their music format to play on other players then that is up to them. If you don't like it use something else. Apple is not forcing you to use their stuff, it just happens to be the most popular. In due time other companies will come out with their own version of iTunes and then Apple will have competition that might make them change their format. Speaking of competition see news flash #3 below. Looks like Microsoft is not being held back by the monopoly.
2. Doctors warn of 'iPod finger' - The British Chiropractic Association (BCA) has warned that a form of repetitive strain injury could be hitting UK users of Apple's iPod and other similar media playe 5AF rs.
http://www.vnunet.com/vnunet/news/2147254/docs-warn-ipod-finger
3. Microsoft/MTV Urge users to ditch iTunes - Microsoft and MTV today unveiled plans to jointly develop a digital music service for users of the next-generation Windows Media Player.
http://www.vnunet.com/vnunet/news/2147558/microsoft-mtv-urge-users-ditch
4. HP cancels iPod deal - "We have decided that selling the iPod does not fit within our current digital entertainment strategy,"
http://www.vnunet.com/vnune
Later,
Meg
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