Microsoft: The Perfect Formula to Kill iTunes

Vikingod · Dec 15, 2005, 01:47 PM

Well, it had to happen sooner or later, and if you ask me, the sooner the better. With the obvious popularity of Apple’s video iPod and the downloadable content, everyone is interested in cashing in on the opportunity. With Microsoft’s Live! application, the software giant plans to cash in the Internet way.

A partnership with MTV brings Microsoft the resources from the entertainment industry and a widely recognized brand.

The service, called Urge, will be available and integrated with the new version of Windows Media Player next year. We had talked about this feature in WMP 11 in our Windows Vista roundup earlier this year, and it looks like the feature is finally here with a productive usage model.
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Dec 15, 2005, 01:47 PM	#1
Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,197 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	Microsoft: The Perfect Formula to Kill iTunes Well, it had to happen sooner or later, and if you ask me, the sooner the better. With the obvious popularity of Apple’s video iPod and the downloadable content, everyone is interested in cashing in on the opportunity. With Microsoft’s Live! application, the software giant plans to cash in the Internet way. A partnership with MTV brings Microsoft the resources from the entertainment industry and a widely recognized brand. The service, called Urge, will be available and integrated with the new version of Windows Media Player next year. We had talked about this feature in WMP 11 in our Windows Vista roundup earlier this year, and it looks like the feature is finally here with a productive usage model. ______________ Read More / Source: CoolTechZone