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Microsoft Rumour Knocks Apple Shares Down

cashman   on 13 June 2005 - 17:09 · 37 comments & 4621 views

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Microsoft has confirmed a report made by Cnet that they intend to start a subscription based online music service. "We are actively investigating the subscription model," a Microsoft spokeswoman said. Christine Andrews, product manager in Microsoft's internet division told reporters that “Once we are ready to talk more, we'll let you know".

Microsoft, who have lead the market with their Windows operating system are likely to be hoping to follow on the success that iTunes has had for Apple. The news sent shares of other rival online music retailers Napster and RealNetworks down, as well as causing Apple shares to fall 4.9%.

News source: BBC News

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(1 reply) #1 on 01 Jan 1970 - 00:00
#1.1 vetcashman on 13 Jun 2005 - 19:32
Napster shares went down 4% and RealNetworks went down 3%.

Shares at Apple actually went up when rumours were circulating of a move to Intel.
(1 reply) #2 on 01 Jan 1970 - 00:00
#2.1 Chad on 14 Jun 2005 - 02:45
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<-- mumbles something about what happens when you buy from anti-competitive customer-abusing corporations like Apple.


...mumbles something about trolling be against the rules.

Add something to the discussion or don't post. It's that simple
(1 reply) #3 on 01 Jan 1970 - 00:00
#3.1 Chad on 14 Jun 2005 - 02:49
I suggest some of you people do your own searching. WMA is consistantly tested as one of the worst audio formats out there. Below AAC and Ogg, and usually below MP3.

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