Unlike other technology, earlier mp3 music players, apple's ipod was designed with a legitimate music distribution mechanism in mind. Music labels cannot very well argue that music bought on Itunes and downloaded to an Ipod has been stolen. While the ipod may be used to play illegally acquired music this is not Apple's fault. The music Apple sells is protected. The music sold by record labels can be copied illegally -- if they have a problem with illegal distribution then they should fix their distribution method (e.g. only sell music through Itunes).
Your firm should contact their lawyer, a large majority of states of state disclosure requirements, and these laws vary by jurisdiction. Some have very stiff penalties.
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Unlike other technology, earlier mp3 music players, apple's ipod was designed with a legitimate music distribution mechanism in mind. Music labels cannot very well argue that music bought on Itunes and downloaded to an Ipod has been stolen. While the ipod may be used to play illegally acquired music this is not Apple's fault. The music Apple sells is protected. The music sold by record labels can be copied illegally -- if they have a problem with illegal distribution then they should fix their distribution method (e.g. only sell music through Itunes).
It does no one any good to alienate Novell. Seeing the open source community and MSFT working together is a step in the right direction.
Your firm should contact their lawyer, a large majority of states of state disclosure requirements, and these laws vary by jurisdiction. Some have very stiff penalties.