MLUG: Re: [MLUG - DISCUSSION] You had to know it was coming
Re: [MLUG - DISCUSSION] You had to know it was coming
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On Sat, 8 Jan 2005, Venkat Chandra wrote:

>> Anyway, his case sounds pretty weak to this reader.  If I bought an HP 
>> printer cartidge, could I then sue HP for forcing me to buy their 
>> printer in order to use the cartridge?  This case is a little 
>> different, of course, but there is a similar logic.  He did not have to 
>> buy iTunes files.  He is not being forced to listen to the music 
>> either.  Thus, he is not forced to buy an iPod.
>>
>> Interesting story.
>>
>
> But don't the rules change considerably if you are considered a 
> monopoly?


Yes, but what would Apple have a monopoly on?  People like the iPod but it 
is nowhere close to being a monopoly.  There is nothing stopping 
competitors from making similar products and such products do exist.

Mike
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