Real and Apple Battle On

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Real urges Apple to join hands to battle
Microsoft on the music front

Real urges Apple to join hands to battle
Microsoft on the music front 04/19/2004 11:12 AM

Open Or Closed? Apple's Real Battle With
Microsoft Over Standards

Open Or Closed? Apple's Real Battle With
Microsoft Over Standards 09/09/2004 08:33 PM
The first thing we can do as users, Mac or Windows, is not worry too much about the so-called standards, but adopt that which works well for us. By Alex Kayhill, Mac360 (via MyAppleMenu)

Real anti-Apple poll swamped by
pro-Apple posters

Real anti-Apple poll swamped by
pro-Apple posters 08/18/2004 04:55 AM
So message board gets pulled

Apple Won't Get Real

Apple Won't Get Real 04/16/2004 12:52 PM
Apple snubs an overture from RealNetworks to partner up. Bad idea.

Apple Vs. Real

Apple Vs. Real 07/30/2004 02:05 PM
You can patent something new based on something patented. You can build a better mousetrap -- you can't patent the idea of a mousetrap. Yet that is just what Apple is proposing to do. By Dana Blankenhorn (via MyAppleMenu)

Real vs Apple

Real vs Apple 08/18/2004 08:29 AM
RealNetworks have upped the stakes in the growing war between itself and Apple. The launch of the Freedom of Music Choice website (complete with a logo featuring the iPod as a padlock) pulls no punches, and directly attacks Apple’s refusal to open up it’s FairPlay DRM used on the iPod.

It’s not enough to denounce crime and lock up criminals, say the social scientists. We must consider the root causes of crime. Which brings us to Apple Computer Inc., which is encouraging people to steal digital music files, and undermining its own success to boot.

This vitriol follows the trading of blows last week over Real’s Harmony technology — a crude hack which allows songs purchased from the Real Music Store to be played on an iPod. Apple’s response was predictably angry and swift :

We strongly caution Real and their customers that when we update our iPod software from time to time it is highly likely that Real’s Harmony technology will cease to work with current and future iPods.

It seems obvious to me that Real have lost considerable market share since the success of iTunes Music Store and the iPod, and are playing their last card — portraying itself as the ‘voice of the public’ and ‘champion of free choice’. You could understand this if were actually true — but it’s 100% PR bullshit, and only serves to make them look increasingly desperate. The fact is Apple make far superior software and offer a far superior experience to Real. That is why people are choosing Apple over Real, no other reason. More reading :

• CNN : Apple — RealNetworks hacked iPod
• vnunet : Real slams Apple’s iPod ‘hacker’ attempt
• Macworld : Real declares war, calls it freedom
• Macworld : RealNetworks versus Apple. War report

Inside The Channel's Battle With Apple

Inside The Channel's Battle With Apple 01/06/2005 12:12 AM

Steve Jobs can smile over recent success, but Apple's practices are killing loyal resellers. By T. C. Doyle, VARBusiness

Linux Vs. Apple: An Uncomfortable Battle

Linux Vs. Apple: An Uncomfortable Battle 06/07/2004 06:48 PM
In the end, Linux represents a threat and an opportunity for every software and hardware company. Apple is once again at the crossroads. By Rob Enderle, TechNewsWorld (via MyAppleMenu)

Who Is Real Actually Helping: Us,
Themselves, Or Apple?

Who Is Real Actually Helping: Us,
Themselves, Or Apple? 08/19/2004 11:52 AM
Real, through this promotion, may have shot itself in the foot... and in the long term helped Apple. By Henry Dee, iPod Garage (via MyAppleMenu)

Apple & Real disharmony

Apple & Real disharmony 07/29/2004 09:57 PM
Following Real Network's announcement of Harmony, which allows music in other formats to be played on an iPod, Apple issued the following statement:

We are stunned that RealNetworks has adopted the tactics and ethics of a hacker to break into the iPod(R), and we are investigating the implications of their actions under the DMCA and other laws. We strongly caution Real and their customers that when we update our iPod software from time to time it is highly likely that Real's Harmony technology will cease to work with current and future iPods.

Apple Threatens Real

Apple Threatens Real 07/29/2004 06:29 PM
Since when is reverse engineering unethical? Oh right -- since the DMCA... Let me remind you that Real was one of the first companies to sue the creator of an interoperating product under the DMCA, so it's not as if they're the innocent defenders of innovation here. By Derek Slater (via MyAppleMenu)

Apple Not Too Harmonious with Real

Apple Not Too Harmonious with Real 07/29/2004 01:46 PM

Other News: Apple vs. Real

Other News: Apple vs. Real 04/29/2004 09:17 AM
Jobs and Glaser trade public shots at each other.

Real takes aim at Apple

Real takes aim at Apple 08/17/2004 05:38 PM
RealNetworks makes its music pitch with a half-price sale and the release of Harmony software. Also: Rob Glaser wants to play along with Apple.

Apple Comments on Real

Apple Comments on Real 07/29/2004 10:14 AM
Apple has issued a statement in response to the Real announcement that they would be offering reverse-engineered iPod-compatible songs. Apple states:...

Apple to Real: Stick It

Apple to Real: Stick It 04/16/2004 04:51 AM
Apple's Steve Jobs will take Real Networks' olive branch, snap it across his knee and whack Rob Glaser over the head with it. Read Leander Kahney's take on today's big Apple story in our Cult of Mac blog.

Apple Gets Real Serious About Harmony.

Apple Gets Real Serious About Harmony. 07/29/2004 10:29 PM
Ernest Miller: Apple Gets Real Serious About Harmony. (Warning: extreme information density.)

Apple And Real -- A Few Thoughts

Apple And Real -- A Few Thoughts 04/27/2004 12:29 AM
As Apple continually tells us, iTunes is only there to break even. The real goal is to sell more iPods. If that logic is true, then letting Real sell tunes for the iPod should be a good idea. By Richard Menta, p2pnet.net (via MyAppleMenu)
Editor's Notes :
Does iPod need iTunes? It is true that iTunes is a loss-leader in order to sell iPods. But Apple does need iTunes not because so that iPod users can buy tunes, but because iPod users can buy tunes in a high-quality and consistent manner. How can Real add value? My opinion is that it can't without adding inconsistencies. For example, by varying the DRM terms, or by allowing non-labels to sell music. But Steve Jobs do not want to sacrifies quality and consistency unless he's forced to. And he's not being forced to today. (Well, except for the bit about hell being frozed over.)

Apple Wins iTunes Cybersquatting Battle

Apple Wins iTunes Cybersquatting Battle 03/17/2005 03:09 AM

By Andy McCue, Silicon.com

Sound Battle: Sony vs. Apple vs. Bose

Sound Battle: Sony vs. Apple vs. Bose 01/16/2004 10:58 AM
It's finally here! Time to see which of these "top-quality" sound products measure up, and which don't. You've heard all the hype, you've seen all the prices. Can Apple really compete in the headphone industry? Is Sony all that it's hyped up to be? Is $149 really worth a set of headphones? Head over to the reviews to find out.

Sony Fontopia MDREX71SL
Apple In-Ear Headphones
Bose Triport Headphones

Note: Please use the comment area of this article to post review comments.

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Other News: Real, Apple and Godzilla

Other News: Real, Apple and Godzilla 07/30/2004 10:08 AM
A BBC column compares Godzilla movies with Apple and RealNetworks.

REAL Apple Script updates to 1.0.2

REAL Apple Script updates to 1.0.2 05/28/2004 03:20 PM
REALBasic plug is a Carbon PlugIn that allows you to compile and run apple scripts on the fly. Although compiled apple scripts can be run from REALBasic you can't compile and run a script on the fly till now. Version 1.0.2 adds the ability to compile a script to be saved or run later, adds the ability to run a pre-compiled or saved script including scripts saved as 'Run Only' from Apple's Script Editor, and scripts now allways return their results.

Other News: Apple-Real Legal

Other News: Apple-Real Legal 08/02/2004 10:11 AM
Cnet examines Apple's accusation that RealNetworks violated the DMCA.

Apple, Real and 'best interests'

Apple, Real and 'best interests' 08/06/2004 10:01 PM

Real Begs Apple for Alliance

Real Begs Apple for Alliance 04/15/2004 11:40 AM

Apple blasts Real DRM translator

Apple blasts Real DRM translator 07/29/2004 11:38 AM
Investigating Harmony's 'legal implications'

Other News: Cooper on Apple-Real

Other News: Cooper on Apple-Real 08/06/2004 11:37 AM
Charles Cooper offers commentary on the war between Steve Jobs and Real's Rob Glaser.

Are Real And Apple Playing Fair?

Are Real And Apple Playing Fair? 07/30/2004 02:05 PM
In this case, I feel like I am watching Rodin and Mechagodzilla monsters battle over who can do the most damage to Tokyo, with no good monster in sight to protect us all. By Bill Thompson, BBC News (via MyAppleMenu)

The Importance Of ... Law and IT: Apple
v. Real v. Microsoft

The Importance Of ... Law and IT: Apple
v. Real v. Microsoft 09/03/2004 12:59 AM
Corante Sep 3 2004 4:45AM GMT

Apple going with Intel... for Real?
[Update x2]

Apple going with Intel... for Real?
[Update x2] 06/05/2005 11:31 PM
CNet is reporting that Apple plans on scrapping its partnership with IBM and switching to Intel processors. Apple has used IBM's PowerPC processors si...

Real Bites Apple on Downloads

Real Bites Apple on Downloads 08/17/2004 05:45 AM
RealNetworks is selling half-price downloads in its music store -- and they play on the iPod, much to Apple's dismay. Real says digital-music fans should not be locked in to a particular device. By Katie Dean.

Other News: Real-Apple Lessons

Other News: Real-Apple Lessons 08/13/2004 10:48 AM
Duke Law School professor James Boyle looks at the Real-Apple feud in the context of changing laws.

Other News: Real-Apple Alliance?

Other News: Real-Apple Alliance? 04/15/2004 09:00 AM
RealNetworks' Rob Glaser wields carrot and stick in an email to Steve Jobs.

Imitation is purest flattery as Apple,
Microsoft battle

Imitation is purest flattery as Apple,
Microsoft battle 04/19/2005 06:22 AM
Companies' new operating systems--Tiger and Longhorn--bear a resemblance. But just who copied who?

Analysis: Apple, Microsoft in streaming
media battle

Analysis: Apple, Microsoft in streaming
media battle 06/14/2004 04:13 PM
With news that Apple Computer's QuickTime player surpassed 250 million downloads, analysts say Microsoft and Apple are both poised to take the lead in the streaming media battle.

Apple, Microsoft poised for streaming
media battle

Apple, Microsoft poised for streaming
media battle 06/11/2004 02:37 PM
With news on Thursday that Apple Computer Inc.'s QuickTime player surpa ssed 250 million downloads, industry analysts say Microsoft and Apple are both poised to take the lead in the streaming media battle. What may make the difference is the level to which each company supports industry standards, an area where Apple has taken the lead so far.

Apple-Style Music Service to Battle
Napster

Apple-Style Music Service to Battle
Napster 03/13/2003 10:15 AM
Tue 1AM EST -- The LA Times reports (Free registration required) that Apple will soon be venturing into the realm of online music sharing, though their version will implement micro-revenue streams and complete Mac OS X integration. Rumors of the service first appeared on MacRumors.com: "Sources report that Apple will be introducing an MP3 music-downloading service to users. The service partner to provide the music has not yet been identified, but songs are expected to cost $0.99...

Real Tempts Apple iTunes Users

Real Tempts Apple iTunes Users 08/17/2004 11:47 AM
CBS News Aug 17 2004 3:43PM GMT

Real Networks 'seeks alliance' with
Apple

Real Networks 'seeks alliance' with
Apple 04/15/2004 06:33 AM
Gang up with us on MS - or we'll gang up on you
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