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USB-IF Slaps Palm In iTunes Spat
An anonymous reader writes "The USB Implementers Forum has finally responded to Palm's complaints that Apple is violating its USB-IF Membership Agreement by preventing the Pre from syncing with iTunes. It's found in favor of Apple. Worse, it's accused Palm itself of violating the Membership Agreement by using Apple's Vendor ID number to disguise the Pre as an Apple device."
If I were a judge I would dismiss the Palm disguising itself as an iPod as a reasonable engineering solution caused by an UNreasonable company using monopolistic and anti-competitive behavior. I would then require Apple to open its Istore and Itunes software to any and all MP3 or MP4 devices, or else face massive fines under U.S. law.
Also to consider the USB-IF as the ultimate arbiters of all legal questions is a very dangerous doctrine indeed, and one which would place us under an oligarchy. The members of the USB-IF are as honest as other men and not more so. They have with others the same passions for party, for power, and the privilege of their corps. (paraphrased from Jefferson) Their opinion is only that - their opinion - and not the final word on the matter.
"I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it." - historian Evelyn Beatrice Hall
If you really are as stupid as your posts indicate (and I know not all AC posts are from the same person), you need to swallow several gallons of gasoline and set yourself on fire.
Your debating skills are only exceeded by your rudeness. You, sir, are a moron. Grow up.
I'm in to sadism, bestiality and necrophilia. Am I flogging a dead horse?