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News A large number of Windows users have jumped at the chance to try Apple's iTunes jukebox software - and reactions are ranging from unabashed praise to complaints of bugs. Many of those who have downloaded the software... [20 Oct 2003]
Stars come out to see iTunes for Windows launched
News Apple has unveiled the Windows version of its iTunes software during a star studded event which included pre-recorded 'guest appearances' from U2 front man Bono, rapper Dr Dre and Mick Jagger, all endorsing the product. [17 Oct 2003]
Microsoft sued over music downloads
News The little-known company's claims could ultimately affect businesses on both sides of the Atlantic, as music services from MusicMatch to Sony rush to emulate the initial success of Apple Computer's iTunes music store. [14 Oct 2003]
Jobs beats Gates as most important man in tech
News Embracing open source for Apple's latest OS, the success of the iPod and proving, with iTunes, that there is a model for selling music online have helped Steve Jobs beat his old rival Bill Gates to be named silicon.com's... [02 Oct 2003]
Yet another online music service to launch
News With a pitch that evokes the heady days of 1999, digital music start-up Mercora is planning to launch a distribution service next month, inspired in equal parts by iTunes, Friendster and eBay. Headed by former McAfee CEO... [02 Oct 2003]
5 years ago today... Apple continues its growth
News His leadership skills, acceptance of open source for OS X and proving that consumers will pay for music online through the creation of the iTunes service struck a chord with our panel of experts. 01.10.98: Apple Computer... [01 Oct 2003]
Boardroom Despatches: Fear of failure
Comment But now look at a revitalised Apple, iTunes and all, and Schmidt at the helm of next year's hottest IPO prospect - Google. But, again, we could learn a thing or two from what happens in the US, says Rene Carayol. [23 Sep 2003]
Does P2P still have the clout to kill iTunes?
News With the virtual tills at iTunes' still ringing healthily and a host of download wannabes vying for their respective niche in the market, you'd be forgiven for thinking the download sector is the next internet cash cow. [22 Sep 2003]
The Weekly Round-Up:19.09.03
Comment He's only selling MUSIC online, through the iTunes MUSIC store, allowing users to copy tracks to its best-selling MP3 MUSIC player the iPod. Apple Computer, which is famous for making cute, funky computers and Apple... [19 Sep 2003]
The Beatles sue Apple
News A representative for Apple, the corporate face of rock icons The Beatles, has confirmed that the company has sued Apple Computer over its iTunes service, in a sequel to a previous trademark dispute. The statement said... [15 Sep 2003]
Will CDs go the way of vinyl... and the Dodo?
News AOL already has 90,000 MusicNet subscribers; Musicmatch and RealOne Rhapsody are expected to differentiate their media players with webradio; BuyMusic will try to take advantage of its early entry with personalised recommendations from... [03 Sep 2003]
Indie labels get music download channel
News A new set of services aimed at giving independent music labels online distribution is springing up, hoping to reach companies such as Apple's iTunes and the new Napster. San Francisco-based Independent Online... [26 Aug 2003]
Microsoft enters music download fray in the UK
News A new pay-by-the-song music service that puts an iTunes-like digital download store inside Microsoft's Windows Media Player will launch in the UK today. As with Apple Computer's iTunes, the stores will... [14 Aug 2003]
Music services rush to be the next iTunes
News The current stampede was largely prompted by the release and the seeming success of Apple's iTunes service. The combination of an elegant interface, simple 99-cent-per-song pricing and unprecedented cooperation from... [29 Jul 2003]
Bum note for online music sales
News Services such as Apple Computer's iTunes and BuyMusic - launched last week by Scott Blum, the founder of Internet retailer Buy.com - have created some new buzz for digital download services by offering songs from major... [29 Jul 2003]
