Microsoft Confirms New Music Player

Udo Schmitz writes "It's official now. Reuters confirms the rumors that Microsoft wants to take on Apple's iPod and iTunes. From the article: 'Microsoft Corp. said on Friday it plans to release a new music and entertainment player and accompanying software under the "Zune" brand this year, in a belated attempt to challenge the dominance of Apple Computer Inc.'s iPod player ... Microsoft sources said Robbie Bach, president of Microsoft's entertainment and devices division, is working with J. Allard, vice president of its Xbox team, on the digital media player/software project.'"

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Dear Microsoft,

[stevobi]

Stop doing this, you greedy, opportunistic bastards. We're tired of you riding on other companies' coattails, then tackling them and making them walk at your glacial pace. Some of us are simply fascinated by computing and would like nothing more than for you to go away and leave us alone.