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To: JP Sullivan who wrote (69215)9/25/2007 11:05:17 PM
From: slacker711  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 213182
 
Apart from spiting Apple, what has Universal to gain by not extending DRM-free music to Apple?

It isnt just spite (though that may play a part), none of the content providers want to end up with only a single outlet for their digital offerings. It makes sense for them to handicap Apple to the extent necessary to allow for the growth of alternative platforms. Ideally, they would have liked to have music subscription service, but since that has failed to take hold, DRM free is the only answer.

Ultimately, I would think they would offer Apple the same terms, but only when competitors have managed to establish themselves.

Slacker



To: JP Sullivan who wrote (69215)9/26/2007 2:03:35 AM
From: Doren  Respond to of 213182
 
More of fear that Apple will control distribution, which is a fear that all the majors have. They have hated it from the start and they dearly desire another outlet so they can apply pressure. Amazon is perfect. They already sell tons of music. People are used to going there for media. They already have accounts.

My guess is that Amazon will get all the majors in no time. It only depends on how fast Amazon can make the content available.


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