Thursday, September 2, 2004
Apple Says Microsoft's Music Service Is Out Of Tune
Posted by Kent Pribbernow in "NEWS" @ 08:00 PM
"The creator of the trendsetting iPod music player and iTunes music service on Thursday took its on-again-off-again rival to task for the new MSN Music download service, saying it has fewer features and fewer songs than the market-leading iTunes. "Its biggest problem may be that its downloaded songs can not play on the iPod," said Eddie Cue, Apple's vice president of applications."
Do I detect a hint of fear in Apple's PR spin? Could it be they tremble at the thought of the 900 lb. gorilla from Redmond entering into their territory...and I'm not talking about Steve Ballmer. It remains to be seen whether Microsoft's music service is successful or a complete dud. But it's nice to see Apple sit up and take notice that they no longer have the driving lane to themselves. Coming up from behind them in the passing lane is Microsoft. And I would advise Steve Jobs to read the warning label on his mirror..."Objects in mirror are closer than they appear".
Do I detect a hint of fear in Apple's PR spin? Could it be they tremble at the thought of the 900 lb. gorilla from Redmond entering into their territory...and I'm not talking about Steve Ballmer. It remains to be seen whether Microsoft's music service is successful or a complete dud. But it's nice to see Apple sit up and take notice that they no longer have the driving lane to themselves. Coming up from behind them in the passing lane is Microsoft. And I would advise Steve Jobs to read the warning label on his mirror..."Objects in mirror are closer than they appear".
