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iPod for Windows (again)

Posted by pudge on from the i-thought-everyone-alredy-switched-to-mac dept.

beckett writes "Yahoo is reporting that TrentSoft has released EphPod, software that allows Windows users to use all the features of the iPod. I'm suprised that it took a third party to provide support." Also note the previous story on the XPlay, a similar software package.

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  1. Where's Bill in all this? by Out4Blood · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    Right now, the only reason I might ever have had to buy a Mac is to make use of the wonderful iPod. As it stands, however, that reason is quickly becoming moot, since I can now use the iPod from my PC.

    So now I am buying 3rd party software to enjoy my music.

    You'd think that Apple would be *more* willing to support cross-platform hardware devices, since they make the the coolest hardware and a big chunk of apple is owned by our friends at MS.

    Maybe MS should have contracted Apple to design the X-Box... ooh.

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  2. Geez same old problem by chobee · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Will apple never learn? In my opionion apple has always been great innovators but they seem to alway limit their product to their market share. Today with such a low market share it seem pretty obvious that their products should be more compatable with the rest of the world. Mac, Windows, Linux.... who cares everyone likes music. Make a great player that does not discriminate by OS and watch the money roll in!

    1. Re:Geez same old problem by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

      Another 16 year old discovers Slashdot...

      So, new to Linux I guess. How's Mandrake treating you?

      Anyway, come back once you have a grasp of basic English.

  3. ahem.. ahem.. by paradesign · · Score: 0, Flamebait
    ok now im ready...

    BUY A MAC!

    sorry i couldnt help my self. but seriously i cannot believe that there is no strong windows based competiton. i mean in terms of OS-software-hardware combo, like the Mac OS(X)-iTunes-iPod combo. its not like Micro$0ft cannot afford it or develop it. and if they hire a good designer it might just work.

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  4. YOU SUCK by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    [n/t]

  5. Re:Apple? by RebelTycoon · · Score: 0, Flamebait
    And for that attitude toward the PC market they can keep their iPod and 8% marketshare.
    Steve Jobs, or whoever else is in charge there can continue to "think differently" and continue to be marginalized by the bulk of home and business users.
    I for one won't by an iPod if Apple is unwilling to support PC users... You ask why should they? Because 89% or more uses MS and that should be reason enough...
    The only positive thing is now that there are MS ports out there, guess which side will be having more "innovations" without the Apple price tag..
    So in the long run... Thanks Apple... and go screw yourself... :)

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