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HP Dumped Napster for Apple

Posted by michael on from the napster-is-dying dept.

Pieter Townshend writes "Found on GMSV: 'In the days leading up to Napster's re-launch last October, a deal that would have put Napster links on millions of Hewlett-Packard computers went bad. HP withdrew from the agreement at the last minute, its reasons for doing so becoming clear three months later when it announced a surprise partnership with Apple to feature the iTunes Music store on HP computers and sell Hewlett-Packard branded iPod music players.'"

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  1. Re:One reason why I think by mpost4 · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Well I am not chasing them down, my coworkers offer them to me, with out me asking. One day one of my coworks saw my iPod on my desk and asked if it was an iPod, when I ansered yes, he said "I have a bunch of Pepsi winning caps you want them." Also I am not drinking soda. I am drinking water. Which is better for you then any soda.

  2. Re:Dog eat.. by zpok · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    I'm going to start a web-site and P2P initiative that allows you to copy and download every conceivable closed source program and game.

    Then I'm going to sell out, go broke or to jail, not sure yet.

    Then someone else is going to open a store with my "brand" name.

    Then others can claim it was I who started this "revolutionary" business and talk woozy about it.

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    I think, therefore I am...I think.