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Microsoft slams HP's iTunes move

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Julio Franco, Jan 13, 2004.

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  1. Julio Franco TechSpot Editor

    General manager of Microsoft's Windows digital media division David Fester has suggested that iTunes' emerging dominance would be bad for consumers, because it would limit them to the iPod.

    Fester also said that HP would confuse its customers because the company supports several other Microsoft media products that are not compatible with the iPod, including its Windows Media Centre software.

    According to the New York Times, Dell also suggests HP is making a mistake. A Dell spokesman said: "We expect competition and it's good for customers. Over time, however, customers will want industry standard choices.''

    Read more: Macworld UK.
    Julio Franco, Jan 13, 2004
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  2. ak_in_charge Newcomer, in training

    Its kind of ironic that Microsoft of all companies would come out and be against limiting customers to using certain software.

    HELLO!

    Thats what your company has been sued over time and time again.:confused:
    ak_in_charge, Jan 13, 2004
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