Half the music on iPods stolen, alleges Real boss
Real Networks CEO Rob Glaser has tacitly alleged that iPod owners are music thieves, a claim that echoes the words of Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer.
Note: This is such a preposterous statement. This takes that approach of, since we do buy (aka rent) music, which requires ongoing licensing fees, it must be stolen. I pride myself in the fact that my music library is legit. I buy frequently from iTunes. What changes if I had a MS/Real player? Would I feel better about myself?
I think NOT. My iPod rules. There must be a reason that iPods and iTunes are so popular... it's not because I am stealing music. It's because I am buying.
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