How often has Apple's death been predicted? (Score 1)

Wow. Such a sure and confident report. Microsoft hasn't been able to deliver anything on time since before Window for Workgroups. Google is sure to offer a digital media download service... and i guarantee the iPod model contemporary to such a service will be able to play such files. The iPod already plays MP3, WMA, and AAC (mp4audio) files as well as MP4 video, all industry standard file formats. Most songs downloaded from other services will play on the iPod natively or can be easily converted by free third-party software. The thing that will need to change is the music industry's definition of Piracy. The RIAA, here in the states, wants to make it illegal for me to make a digital copy of music *I BOUGHT*. They want to cripple the new technology of HD Radio/Digital Radio so I can't record songs "off air". When I was a kid, recording songs from FM radio was how I got most of my new music. My paper route money wouldn't afford buying new cassettes every other month. Plus, often only one song was worth listening too from an entire 10-12 song album. Now, I can get that one song from iTMS for $.99USD *legally*. Musicians need to embrace digital delivery and eschew the traditional recording industry. Not only will the customer's wallets be better served, but the death of "only-for-profit, corporate pop" that dominates the airwaves (read Brittany Spears, BackStreet Boys, N'SYNC etc) is sure to follow. And wont that be better for everyone?