Quote Originally Posted by Chef View Post
I don't get the problem anyone has with Apple and iTunes. There is no shortage of services or players to choose from. No one is forced to buy an iPod so maybe the iPod and iTunes just works well?
Itunes steals file associations and damages files that have non itunes permissions. itunes will only allow music purchased through its service to be played on ipods-no third party mp3 players allowed. To be fair, itunes doesn't sell mp3s, they sell mp4s packaged as aac files. However, they won't even allow players that handle mp4 and aac files to work with itunes. They are openly and blatantly attempting to create a monopoly on the digital music scene by entering into contracts with record companies stating that their music may only be sold through the itunes store or on cd/dvd. All the while they are doing this, they are still putting out complaints that Microsoft engages in unfair business practices.

Pot. Kettle.
Blech.