Apple and RealNetworks Alliance?
The New York Times reports on efforts by RealNetworks to partner with Apple.
According to the newspaper, an offer was made from RealNetwork's Rob Glaser to Steve Jobs to consider licensing Fairplay -- Apple's Digital Rights Management system -- to RealNetworks to allow compatibility of RealNetwork's music store with the Apple iPod. In exchange, RealNetworks would reportedly make the iPod the primary MP3 player for their music service.
Glaser is reportedly meeting with Apple this week, and is considering WMA as their other alternative if Apple does not accept the offer.
According to the newspaper, an offer was made from RealNetwork's Rob Glaser to Steve Jobs to consider licensing Fairplay -- Apple's Digital Rights Management system -- to RealNetworks to allow compatibility of RealNetwork's music store with the Apple iPod. In exchange, RealNetworks would reportedly make the iPod the primary MP3 player for their music service.
Glaser is reportedly meeting with Apple this week, and is considering WMA as their other alternative if Apple does not accept the offer.
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102 months ago
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102 months ago
Ha ha! This RealNetworks guy is like a modern enterprise version of Commodore Perry!
"Yes, we come on friendly terms, and we want to have a good relationship with you. Why are you so afraid of opening up? You have something we want, and we can give you something you need. But beware, if you don't agree with us, we will be forced to take up violent means to resolve the matter."
I give this guy a thumbs down. Who the hell does he think he is? Threatening Apple is not how you do business with Steve. Even I know that! Stupid guy...
irmongoose
"Yes, we come on friendly terms, and we want to have a good relationship with you. Why are you so afraid of opening up? You have something we want, and we can give you something you need. But beware, if you don't agree with us, we will be forced to take up violent means to resolve the matter."
I give this guy a thumbs down. Who the hell does he think he is? Threatening Apple is not how you do business with Steve. Even I know that! Stupid guy...
irmongoose
102 months ago
This is pretty suprising news. I guess it just proves that Apple is THE powerhouse to contend with in the MP3/online music store market.
102 months ago
wow. Real mustbe hurting bad. and ya - this would be bad for M$. I don't care about M$ though - I always want whats best for us and for Apple.
102 months ago
Would Real be using AAC for their audio too, then? Or just the DRM system on top of the RealAudio format?
102 months ago
If this happens this sounds like it would be great for Apple. I hope it works :)
102 months ago
I think it would be a very good idea for Apple to open up its FairPlay technology. Clearly they would have a huge advantage if companies start jumping to Apple's format and Apple controls the entire music encryption industry. It would boost iPod sales, QuickTime distribution, and would strongly weaken Windows Media. Apple would be stupid not to aggressively seek to license its technology.
102 months ago
on one hand i would like apple to tell him to f... off (which steve in his wisdom surely will do) on the other hand i see a huge potential and am afraid of isolationism. has happened to the mac before, don't want it to happen to the whole music story here too. so yeah, take him up on it steve, your enemy's enemy should be your friend
102 months ago
Would Real be using AAC for their audio too, then? Or just the DRM system on top of the RealAudio format?
The article says Real currently uses/plans to use AAC for their music store.
102 months ago
I think Apple should take the offer. Oh, and I own 8 Apple stocks so they'd better listen to my advice ;)
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