[Ti] Apple: "[Supplying music to customers may be its future"

[XXL]

The license prevented Apple Computer from making musical instruments. That
chip was considered a musical instrument.  It also restricted Apple computer
from music reproduction devices such as phonographs. So I am not sure where
the iPod fits in, but I would imagine that Apple Corps is OK with it.

As I mentioned Apple Corps was working out the details of a new agreement
that excepted the II GS.  My wife has worked in theatrical production for
many years and I have always felt that showbiz lawyers are far better at
protecting the intellectual property rights of their clients than the tech
lawyers.  


> Interesting history! What was the deal with the "polyphonic sound chip" in the
> Apple
> II GS? I'm not familiar with that.
> 
> Thanks, Joel.
> 
> Don
> 
> XXL wrote:
> 
 
>> That suit was over the polyphonic sound chip in the Apple II GS. The Apple
>> name is licensed to Apple Computer by Apple Corps Ltd, the Beatles company.