Just saw this article and wanted to know what it means for us.
I can't understand what the big deal is. Record or download something, convert it to mp3 and there you go. What am I missing? I've been using Media Center with my iPod and with TiVo and it is great. - - Steve
Apple to investigate RealNetworks related to iPod
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08:57 a.m. 07/29/2004
NEW YORK, July 29 (Reuters) - Apple Computer Inc. (AAPL) on Thursday said it is investigating RealNetworks Inc. (RNWK) for releasing software that allow users to transfer songs purchased on the RealPlayer Music Store service to Apple's iPod.
"We are stunned that RealNetworks has adopted the tactics and ethics of a hacker to break into the iPod, and we are investigating the implications," Apple said in a statement.
Apple said that once its iPod software is updated, it is highly likely that RealNetworks technology will cease to work with current and future iPods.