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#1 2003-10-16 12:36 pm
iTunes for Windows!!
It's here!! Lol, this is classic. I wish I could see this! Jobs is giving a demo on a PC!!! Hehe.
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#2 2003-10-16 12:40 pm
- cerberus_tl
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Re: iTunes for Windows!!
but what kind of PC?
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#3 2003-10-16 12:44 pm
- mikedemo
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Re: iTunes for Windows!!
Way to go Apple. But WHat I want to know is what audio format is iTunes supporting on the PC? AAC? or WMA?
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#4 2003-10-16 12:49 pm
- Twisted Guy
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Re: iTunes for Windows!!
Way to go Apple. But WHat I want to know is what audio format is iTunes supporting on the PC? AAC? or WMA?
AAC, for sure. It would have to be a format which works on the iPod, and I doubt Apple would turn their backs on AAC just to appeal to Microsoft and the spread of WMA. Apple wants people to use open and accessible standards, which means MP3 and AAC.
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#5 2003-10-16 12:50 pm
- MuckSavage
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Re: iTunes for Windows!!
smurf WMA.
Although, lack of it may make Windows-centric morons shy away.
You have an absolutely breath-taking... heiney. I mean, that thing's good. I wanna be friends with it.
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#6 2003-10-16 12:52 pm
Re: iTunes for Windows!!
You can download today!!! For both platforms!!
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#7 2003-10-16 12:53 pm
- siv
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Re: iTunes for Windows!!
makes me want to use windows
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#8 2003-10-16 12:54 pm
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Re: iTunes for Windows!!
makes me want to use windows
I should wash your mouth out with soap.
You have an absolutely breath-taking... heiney. I mean, that thing's good. I wanna be friends with it.
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#9 2003-10-16 12:55 pm
- mikedemo
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Re: iTunes for Windows!!
Way to go Apple. But WHat I want to know is what audio format is iTunes supporting on the PC? AAC? or WMA?
AAC, for sure. It would have to be a format which works on the iPod, and I doubt Apple would turn their backs on AAC just to appeal to Microsoft and the spread of WMA. Apple wants people to use open and accessible standards, which means MP3 and AAC.
Well now I understand Jobs said iTunes for Windows is "the best windows app ever written".
It has to be. Didn't Microsoft at one point decided to not include support for MP3 when the were creating Windows XP, but they eventually gave in to public pressure. Windows doesn't support AAC, so how Apple is getting it to play has to be some great feat. Also I love the fact that it has the same features as the iTunes Mac.
I can hear PC users now..."Hey, if Apple can make things this simple and intuitive, maybe I should look into buying a Mac"
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#10 2003-10-16 12:55 pm
- mikedemo
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Re: iTunes for Windows!!
sorry double post
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#11 2003-10-16 12:57 pm
- MuckSavage
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Re: iTunes for Windows!!
Windows doesn't support AAC, so how Apple is getting it to play has to be some great feat.
New version of Quicktime for windows, I would think.
You have an absolutely breath-taking... heiney. I mean, that thing's good. I wanna be friends with it.
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#12 2003-10-16 12:58 pm
- MuckSavage
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iTunes bundled/integrated with AOL? Wow.
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#13 2003-10-16 12:59 pm
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Re: iTunes for Windows!!
Well it is the "gateway" product / software Apple needed, people will consider an iPod to use on their pc, then eventualy maybe want a Mac, maybe we will see iMovie, iPhoto for PC next?
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#14 2003-10-16 12:59 pm
- siv
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Re: iTunes for Windows!!
Is there a new Mac version today? I hope so. I'm in the mood to download something that can potentially destroy my hard drive.
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#15 2003-10-16 1:00 pm
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iTunes for Windows is the sort of parity and equality the tech world sorely needs. Both versions accessing the same servers for the store. Both versions with the same features and supporting the same formats. No crippled or ridiculously outdated crap a la Windows Media Player for Mac just because the app is appearing on the competing platform. Apple gets it.
All hail Xenu!
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#16 2003-10-16 1:02 pm
Re: iTunes for Windows!!
iTMS and pepsi!!! 1 in 3 bottles (of 300 million) will win you a song!! I am now a pepsi man...
[edit]Not till Feb 1st though...at the Superbowl.[/edit]
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#17 2003-10-16 1:03 pm
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really? i don't like pepsi.
ugh, here come the arguments about how pepsi is more mac-like and coke is pc ugh.
you'd better be kidding.
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#18 2003-10-16 1:03 pm
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Re: iTunes for Windows!!
hell yeah they do
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#19 2003-10-16 1:03 pm
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Re: iTunes for Windows!!
iTunes for Windows is the sort of parity and equality the tech world sorely needs. Both versions accessing the same servers for the store. Both versions with the same features and supporting the same formats. No crippled or ridiculously outdated crap a la Windows Media Player for Mac just because the app is appearing on the competing platform. Apple gets it.
Isn't that what real player did with pc/mac since about 50 thousand yrs ago?
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#20 2003-10-16 1:05 pm
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really? i don't like pepsi.
ugh, here come the arguments about how pepsi is more mac-like and coke is pc ugh.
you'd better be kidding.
Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, and Sierra Mist bottles.
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#21 2003-10-16 1:06 pm
- mikedemo
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Re: iTunes for Windows!!
Apple has got this digital music game "on Lock" now.
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#23 2003-10-16 1:08 pm
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Re: iTunes for Windows!!
Anyone have a link to the Windows version? I looked at Apples itunes site, and found a whole lotta nothing.
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#24 2003-10-16 1:08 pm
- Twisted Guy
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Re: iTunes for Windows!!
iTunes for Windows is the sort of parity and equality the tech world sorely needs. Both versions accessing the same servers for the store. Both versions with the same features and supporting the same formats. No crippled or ridiculously outdated crap a la Windows Media Player for Mac just because the app is appearing on the competing platform. Apple gets it.
Isn't that what real player did with pc/mac since about 50 thousand yrs ago?
There's four important distinctions you're failing to make, though; 1) RealPlayer wasn't a fully functional jukebox for audio until recently 2) it costs money to get the full featured RealPlayer 3) RealPlayer has always sucked, and continues that proud tradition to this very day and 4) *vomits*
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#25 2003-10-16 1:09 pm
- Twisted Guy
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Re: iTunes for Windows!!
Anyone have a link to the Windows version? I looked at Apples itunes site, and found a whole lotta nothing.
Just wait until the special event is over. Then Apple will refresh everything with the new goodies.
All hail Xenu!
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