Apple blocks music sales to older iTunes

**MIG-31** · Nov 3, 2004, 09:21 PM

As it had said it would, Apple Computer is forcing customers using older versions of iTunes to upgrade to recent versions if they want to purchase music online.

Later on Wednesday, Apple will stop allowing people running version 4.2 to purchase songs from the iTunes Music Store.

"As of today, customers will need to use one of the three most recent versions of iTunes--4.7, 4.6 or 4.5--to continue purchasing and downloading songs," Apple said in a statement provided to CNET News.com.

The company, which had warned users the move was coming,downplayed the impact of the move.
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Nov 3, 2004, 09:21 PM	#1
MIG-31 HardwareHeaven News Mod Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nottingham,UK Posts: 56,842 Rep Power: 471 System Specs	Apple blocks music sales to older iTunes As it had said it would, Apple Computer is forcing customers using older versions of iTunes to upgrade to recent versions if they want to purchase music online. Later on Wednesday, Apple will stop allowing people running version 4.2 to purchase songs from the iTunes Music Store. "As of today, customers will need to use one of the three most recent versions of iTunes--4.7, 4.6 or 4.5--to continue purchasing and downloading songs," Apple said in a statement provided to CNET News.com. The company, which had warned users the move was coming,downplayed the impact of the move. _______________ Read More: c\|net iTunes 4.7: Windows : Mac OSX __________________ Please Post Your News Submissions Here