[MacDV] Re: HP to rebrand and sell iPods!

[Peter van der Linden]

On Jan 8, 2004, at 5:18 PM, James Asherman wrote:
>> or cut distribution deals direct with a substantial number of bands 
>> (the syndication model).
> This would definitely violate the agreement they have with Apple 
> Records.

This is not a new or significant factor, Jim.

Apple (Computer) is already in litigation with Apple (records) over the 
whole iTunes thing, since July of last year.  The lawsuit will be 
resolved by Cupertino writing a big check to the Beatles, in due 
course.  No big deal, the only question is when the lawyers agree on 
how much.  The amount will be insignificant in terms of Apple turnover, 
a few tens of millions.  Apple is currently trying to raise costs for 
the other side by getting the case moved to Northern California (from 
the UK)!

If you want to be well-informed about what Apple is doing, read the 
form 10K
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=107357&p=irol-index

      Peter