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NBC's Zucker Hints At Return to iTunes

Posted by Zonk on from the yay-we-can-all-just-get-along dept.

Bad corporate blood led to the collapse of the NBC/Apple business relationship in the fall of last year. Now, via the Engadget news feed, comes word that things may be thawing out between the two. A for-pay article in the Financial Times had words from NBC Universal's COE Jeff Zucker, saying: "'We've said all along that we admire Apple, that we want to be in business with Apple.' He then unexpectedly adds, 'We're great fans of Steve Jobs.' No telling what has caused the turnabout. Perhaps the writers strike gave both parties time to reflect on their mounting lost revenue." The site also notes that NBC signed a deal as part of the recent movie rental announcement, possibly contributing to the thaw. They link to a BusinessWeek article pointing out positive statements from Jobs reciprocating these 'feelings'.

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  2. LIES! by StevenABallmer · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Zuck would NEVER do this to me! http://fakesteveballmer.blogspot.com/

    --
    The Secret Diary of Steve Ballmer
  3. Re:California Cannabis Hemp & Health Initiativ by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    If passed, marijuana will be legal in California

    No. It won't.
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    Pedantic douchebag

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