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Apple Is Accused of Violating Software Patent
outz writes "And it begins... Creative Technology, a maker of portable music players, has accused Apple Computer of violating a newly granted software patent covering the way users navigate music selections." From the NYT article: "Creative Technology, which is based in Singapore and has United States operations in Milpitas, Calif., said it would consider every option available to defend the patent, including possible legal action. Apple declined to comment on the patent. The patent, which the company calls the Zen Patent, covers Creative's interface for portable players, which allows users to select a song, album or track by navigating a succession of menus. The patent office awarded the patent on Aug. 9." We reported on the granting of the patent a few days ago.
Zonk man, you even posted the duplicated to this article two days ago: here
I guess drugs do really cause short term memory loss...
In other news, Apple has decided to switch to Intel processors in 2006.
D.O.U.O.S.V.A.V.V.M.
Apple markets themselves cleverly but usually winds up tricking the consumer. For instance take the Ipod; they sell it as "own forever and day" but the reality is different ...
... too bad it has to be lawyers.
Apple restricts back-up copies
They restrict converting to other formats
They only work with Apple brand DRM
They restrict compatiblity with other players.
No editing of the songs.
Someone needs to stand up to Apple