Apple is another M$ wana be!
Linux Geek | 03/22/06
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Apple is Wor$e than M$
rcleetus@... | 03/22/06
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What behavior is that, exactly?
tic swayback | 03/22/06
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Are you serious?!?!
ovidtchr | 03/23/06
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Are YOU serious?
butler360 | 03/24/06
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Hey Clueless, MS DOES play on all sorts
No_Ax_to_Grind | 03/22/06
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Really
voska | 03/22/06
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His point is that Microsoft doesn't make the hardware ...
ShadeTree | 03/22/06
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What has that to do with Media?
No_Ax_to_Grind | 03/22/06
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Media is the wrong word
voska | 03/23/06
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Still waiting
joe_coder | 03/22/06
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Microsoft will license their codec to anyone!
ShadeTree | 03/22/06
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Not completely true
tic swayback | 03/22/06
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No, Linspire didn't...
No_Ax_to_Grind | 03/22/06
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Can you back that up?
tic swayback | 03/22/06
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If Michael says it, it must be true!
ShadeTree | 03/23/06
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How is that a lie?
voska | 03/23/06
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Calling someone a liar doesn't prove the point
tic swayback | 03/23/06
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Revisionist History Tic!
ShadeTree | 03/23/06
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Best go back to your time machine
tic swayback | 03/23/06
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Once again Tic, you are twisting ...
ShadeTree | 03/24/06
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Oh please
tic swayback | 03/24/06
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Once again ...
ShadeTree | 03/24/06
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No problem, you can license it tommorow.
No_Ax_to_Grind | 03/22/06
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How about TIVO and other appliances.
osreinstall | 03/22/06
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Microsoft should make Windows Media for Mac
MacGeek2121 | 03/24/06
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Apple is RIGHT...
No_Ax_to_Grind | 03/22/06
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I don't see how
voska | 03/22/06
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DRM would not restrict players.
Anton Philidor | 03/22/06
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The two step is a nice dance but it is
jlanders@... | 03/24/06
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You think it's a good idea because...
No_Ax_to_Grind | 03/22/06
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What if you had to buy "Corvette" petrol
Mad Dan | 03/23/06
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Then I would not buy a Corvette. See how simple it is.
No_Ax_to_Grind | 03/23/06
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If you buy "Corvette" petrol for your Honda
ovidtchr | 03/23/06
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Nothing to do with GM. This affect pirates
voska | 03/23/06
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Apple's agreement with the Music Companies ...
ShadeTree | 03/23/06
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It's much easier to fine small amounts
voska | 03/23/06
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ISPs have no legal authority to fine anybody ...
ShadeTree | 03/23/06
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Apple's agreement & DRM
cubbage@... | 03/24/06
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Question for you No Ax--
tic swayback | 03/22/06
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All I can do is offer an opinion...
No_Ax_to_Grind | 03/22/06
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Pulling out may not matter
tic swayback | 03/22/06
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Pulling out is crucial for media market survival.
osreinstall | 03/22/06
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I disagree
voska | 03/23/06
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The French do it right, rarely.
osreinstall | 03/23/06
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But does it matter if they're in France?
tic swayback | 03/23/06
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Yes it matters
osreinstall | 03/23/06
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To accomplish that...
tic swayback | 03/23/06
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So What?!
osreinstall | 03/23/06
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There are fines
voska | 03/23/06
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Here's a better idea
tic swayback | 03/23/06
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France is doing this to be au contraire.
osreinstall | 03/23/06
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And all the P2P pirates are innocent
voska | 03/23/06
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Pirates are not innocent.
osreinstall | 03/23/06
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Can't see it happening OS
tic swayback | 03/23/06
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I can. But not the way you laid it out.
osreinstall | 03/23/06
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They are in the top 10
tic swayback | 03/23/06
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The are not an economic juggernaut.
osreinstall | 03/23/06
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How?
tic swayback | 03/24/06
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How? Just by pulling up stakes and leaving.
osreinstall | 03/24/06
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I can't see it making a difference
tic swayback | 03/24/06
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You still don't get it.
osreinstall | 03/24/06
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Europe goes the french way
cubbage@... | 03/24/06
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Another industry bites the dust.
osreinstall | 03/24/06
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No, they are not.
No_Ax_to_Grind | 03/23/06
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Interesting question:
tic swayback | 03/23/06
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Yes - to a point
ovidtchr | 03/23/06
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Both you and Apple are wrong
kckn4fun | 03/23/06
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Forced agreement never works.
No_Ax_to_Grind | 03/23/06
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True enough
voska | 03/23/06
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If it was an EU company no one would be saying or doing anything.
IronCladChicken | 03/24/06
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French law...hmmm
vince@... | 03/22/06
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If you like being screwed
voska | 03/22/06
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Move to France?
tic swayback | 03/22/06
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Yep if I live in France, I'd break my iPod if I have one... 
Grayson Peddie | 03/22/06
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But would you?
voska | 03/22/06
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Format shifting is only allowed by the media company
tic swayback | 03/22/06
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Is it illegal in France?
voska | 03/22/06
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It's legal now
tic swayback | 03/22/06
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Message has been deleted.
No_Ax_to_Grind | 03/22/06
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It works both ways
rdwhitti | 03/22/06
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Screw the Frogs, pull the plug!
gtdworak | 03/22/06
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Apple is wrong here, but this law sucks!
tic swayback | 03/22/06
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Ok, the law does suck
voska | 03/22/06
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Changed their iTune
Nigel Johnstone | 03/22/06
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The French are in a bit of a fluff
Ken_z | 03/22/06
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Not so fast.
3Dman | 04/08/06
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I think you misunderstand
tima_z | 03/22/06
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Message has been deleted.
toxicfreak | 03/22/06
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But they're harming their citizens at the same time
tic swayback | 03/22/06
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your right
toxicfreak | 03/22/06
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Yup burning cars seems to be the thing
voska | 03/22/06
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And likewise
Michael Kelly | 03/22/06
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One difference there
voska | 03/22/06
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If everyone business left...
No_Ax_to_Grind | 03/22/06
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god your a moron nt
toxicfreak | 03/22/06
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What did you expect from our resident troll? (NT)
James T. Kirk | 03/23/06
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This is GREAT for everyone
Nigel Johnstone | 03/22/06
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Zero is allowed under the law
tic swayback | 03/22/06
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susceptible to being used to open up data
Nigel Johnstone | 03/23/06
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Do you have a link?
tic swayback | 03/23/06
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the solution could be simple
toxicfreak | 03/22/06
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Consumers: to be on the wolf?s dinner or not to be? Tough choice. (NT)
Vily Clay | 03/22/06
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Even tougher choice
tic swayback | 03/22/06
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Then you may agree with my first draft where the first word was SHEEP. (NT)
Vily Clay | 03/22/06
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Apple needs to pull out
dave95 | 03/22/06
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Apple and Microsoft are the DRM villains
Nigel Johnstone | 03/23/06
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RIAA is the true villains
dave95 | 03/23/06
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No heroes here
tic swayback | 03/23/06
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What other choice did they have.....
dave95 | 03/23/06
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Doesn't make them good guys
tic swayback | 03/23/06
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No, but.......
dave95 | 03/23/06
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Here's the thing though
tic swayback | 03/23/06
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Yeah, So what?
Dave P. | 03/22/06
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Apple and Microsoft DRM Bandits
Nigel Johnstone | 03/23/06
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No matter what, the end user gets screwed.
kraterz | 03/22/06
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You have my vote....
dave95 | 03/22/06
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No this is good
Nigel Johnstone | 03/23/06
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Bonnie and Clyde, Apple and Microsoft
Nigel Johnstone | 03/23/06
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Children get upset when they can't get their way....
Feldwebel Wolfenstool | 03/23/06
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It true what Feble has said here......MS still whines today
Laff | 03/23/06
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In ohter news
Real World | 03/23/06
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If No_Ax listened to Mad Dan
kckn4fun | 03/23/06
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This is bordering on ridiculous
Nostrildamus | 03/23/06
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export to CD
Amberhawk | 03/23/06
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Simple answer.
No_Ax_to_Grind | 03/23/06
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what the hell are you talking about
toxicfreak | 03/23/06
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France can strip the C.R.A.P. off music files.
Mr. Roboto | 03/23/06
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WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHH!!!!!!
Protector | 03/23/06
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This is like me wanting
mrlinux | 03/23/06
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Moives also
mrlinux | 03/23/06
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Not quite
voska | 03/23/06
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What else is the state capable of? [nt]
Omch'Ar | 03/23/06
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Whether or not you agree with the law....
Scrat | 03/24/06
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Who are the pirates?
bearwil | 03/24/06
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Finally, a reason to cheer the French...
msdead | 03/24/06
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State Sponsored Piracy?
Gregory.J.Bradley@... | 03/24/06
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