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Microsoft, OD2 Start European Music Service

Posted by michael on from the cash-cow dept.

useosx writes "Reuters is reporting that 'Microsoft Corp. announced on Thursday a pact with Europe's biggest digital music outfit, OD2, to form the continent's first major a la carte online download service. ... The move marks the first time European consumers can purchase song downloads off the Internet for under one euro ($1.13), and without requiring a monthly subscription, bringing the fee in line with the popular Apple Computer iTunes service, which is not yet available in Europe.'" Other stories: the Guardian, BBC.

4 of 236 comments (clear)

  1. Is nothing sacred? by BB101 · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Are there any pies Billy boy doesn't have his fingers in?

  2. Sounds like a good idea... by B+Ekim · · Score: 2, Flamebait

    but why pay for something when you can download it for free?

    Especially when the money is going to Microsoft. No thank you.

  3. Re:Still nothing for non-MS Europeans then... by BigBir3d · · Score: 1, Flamebait

    You Brits don't even use the Euro. Calling yourself a member of the EU is a bit of a stretch... "here join this... and use the common currency... us? no way man. GBP rule!"

    Do you really think any music industry person, or MS person, really cares that 2% of the x86 crowd can't use their service? I highly doubt it.

    If you want it so bad... head over to wine and help out.

  4. Well, I mean... by phloydphreak · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    Come on, Microft is such a music supporter... with its media player's poor support and poor code and... yeah... way to be microsoft, you will create a poor product and a poorer support heirarchy.

    in other news: macs are easier for microsoft to manipulate than windows: "It is currently only available to Mac users"

    If only bill gates' dna was crossed with a monkey's, then we might just get some ingenuity.

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