Steve Jobs is getting the job done for the music biz. Apple Computer's brand new digital music store, iTunes, has hit the top of the charts right off the bat.
Some 275,000 songs were sold at 99 cents a pop in the first 18 hours after its launch on Monday, according to a Billboard report.
That's an especially big coup because the service was available to only the limited world of Apple's Mac computer owners. Mac comprises just 2% to 3% of all computers users.
"Monday was the beginning of the revolution that the entire music business has been waiting for," said prominent music attorney Fred Davis. "We should all be thanking Steve Jobs."
An Apple spokeswoman declined comment on the figures.
That's an especially big coup because the service was available to only the limited world of Apple's Mac computer owners. Mac comprises just 2% to 3% of all computers users.
Not only is it limited to Mac owners, but only the Mac owners in the US. So that's quite impressive indeed.
"I'm a loser and still use OS 9, so I'm not eligible. $0"
Here here! One vote for the option above!
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Originally posted by Escher
Of course, "Days Go By" is only available with the full album.
That's low. That is one of the perks of the system. You don't have to buy the crap. Whatever.
Ahh crapse! I spent 20 min trying to get this darn URL right. The song can be streamed from MP3.com. Do a search and you should find it. Somehow I added it to my playlist and it works, but the link doesn?t work anywhere else.
God damn, someone stop me. I'm about this >< close to hitting buy now on at least 2 albums. I was just browsing, found the exclusive flaming lips album, clicked a couple times, found the wilco album that I've been meaning to get for months but always forget to pick up, now I'm going to have to go to sleep to let this urge pass. Jeez, apple. I've spent enough on you! Go away!!
Well, shit. I caved. I bought that wilco album. $9.99 down the drain... I hope it's good. I'm sure it is, but still, I'd have liked to resist the urge. Can I change my vote now? I'm over $25. I'm a wimp.
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maybe i should cut [the poll] to 2 weeks
Originally posted by Paul
wait until the next poll.
thats bullshit... i can't believe that they don't have albums for download.... isnt that the POINT of this service....?
What are you talking about? Of course they have albums for download.
Some songs can only be purchased with the rest of the Album.
Originally posted by serrano
What are you talking about? Of course they have albums for download.
Some songs can only be purchased with the rest of the Album.
ahah
oops i think i said it backwards heh...
i meant isnt the point of the service to download the individual songs you like rather then being forced to buy the whole album... heh whoops
Originally posted by Paul
ahah
oops i think i said it backwards heh...
i meant isnt the point of the service to download the individual songs you like rather then being forced to buy the whole album... heh whoops
lol i c
Apple is the destination of choice for music fans
Steve Jobs is getting the job done for the music biz. Apple Computer's brand new digital music store, iTunes, has hit the top of the charts right off the bat.
Some 275,000 songs were sold at 99 cents a pop in the first 18 hours after its launch on Monday, according to a Billboard report.
That's an especially big coup because the service was available to only the limited world of Apple's Mac computer owners. Mac comprises just 2% to 3% of all computers users.
"Monday was the beginning of the revolution that the entire music business has been waiting for," said prominent music attorney Fred Davis. "We should all be thanking Steve Jobs."
An Apple spokeswoman declined comment on the figures.
from the NY Daily News
That's an especially big coup because the service was available to only the limited world of Apple's Mac computer owners. Mac comprises just 2% to 3% of all computers users.
Not only is it limited to Mac owners, but only the Mac owners in the US. So that's quite impressive indeed.
Originally posted by CosmoNut
"I'm a loser and still use OS 9, so I'm not eligible. $0"
Here here! One vote for the option above!
Originally posted by Escher
Of course, "Days Go By" is only available with the full album.
That's low.
Ahh crapse! I spent 20 min trying to get this darn URL right. The song can be streamed from MP3.com. Do a search and you should find it. Somehow I added it to my playlist and it works, but the link doesn?t work anywhere else.
Shopping cart, here I come...
Just a few more albums.... I'm closin in on that $200 mark.