iTunes, One Billion Suckers Served?

Thomas Hawk writes "Apple is out hyping their one billionth iTunes download today, but is building your music library in a format that could be obsolete in the future really the best strategy? Will the consumer once again have to someday replace their iTunes track just like they had to replace their LP, cassette, and CD only to get their music on their hot new non Apple mp3 phone of the future? "

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is it just me

[Danzigism]

iTunes is pretty horrible if you ask me.. i especially hate it when i'm just trying to install Quicktime, and it comes with this crap.. I don't fucking want it you bastards.. yet another trend these people follow.. just like everyone that buys an iPod to begin with.. yea its nice to have a portable mp3 player.. but its TRENDY to spend $250+ on one every couple months because they come out with a new one.. they come out with these damn video playing ipods.. yet they still don't have a simple FM tuner.. people say that's obsolete too.. but i can almost bet, when you're iPod becomes obsolete, that there will STILL be millions of people listening to FM radio.. it won't be obsolete for a long freakin' time I can guarantee it.. I like have the ability to listen to mp3s, and tune in to the radio if i want.. and no I'm not buying a $5 portable radio.. whats the point?? carry around two devices?? apple's got you all by your trendy balls.. OooOOOO BiG BroTHer Man!!