07-25-2009, 02:28 AM
vision63 wrote:
iTunes should "just work" with other players. Perhaps not as intimately. Just like iMovie should "just work" with any video camera etc., within the specs of it's hardware and software. The customer is generally aware that their faux-pod didn't come from Apple. If it doesn't work, that's their problem. We all know "why" Apple is proprietary regarding their iTunes marketplace. Number one, they wanted to ensure their success in that arena, then they want to dominate it. Mission Accomplished. Now they're being monopolistic and it needs to end.
I don't understand the logic here. iTunes is not the only media management program in town. If you have a Pre, nobody is twisting your arm into using iTunes to put music on that device.
Can you explain to me why you believe Apple needs to make their software compatible with other manufacturer's devices, rather than, the consumer simply taking responsibility for the limitations of what they purchase?
For example, if I had a Zune Pass subscription account, I can't put that music on my iPhone. It'll never happen. Is that Microsoft's fault that I can't? Or my responsibility as a consumer to buy into a system that works for me?
edit: clarity