>It's pretty clear on all of the computers ive owned- the ones that are >Apple say "Apple Computer Inc." and while the first name may be the same >as "Apple Corps ltd.," the names are clearly different. >As far as music goes, Apple is only retailling music, not moving in on the >recording industry. They are not making music, they're only selling it >AFTER paying royalties to the recording companies that the music comes >from. >Besides, if we're concerned about precedence, then why was "Apple Corps >ltd" not all over "Apple Computer Inc" when they included CD audio >capabilities with their OS, or when they broadcast a Metallica concert via >the web a few years ago, etc etc?
All very good points. I think you might be hard pressed to find anyone that thinks Apple Computer's iTunes Music Store is run by Apple Corps record label. However, when thinking about the confusion between the two, you have to remember it can go both ways. People *might* confuse Apple Corps recording with Apple Computer in thinking that Apple Corps records is part of Apple Computer. ie: Apple Corps might be confused as an extension of Apple's iTunes Music Store. This can happen because Apple Computer is the bigger, more well known name (at least in the US, I have no idea how well known Apple Corps is in the UK where the lawsuit is filed). That can be just as much of an issue because Apple Corps can then claim they are being hurt by not being recognized as a company of their own any more, and since they had "prior art" (had the name first), they should be allowed to keep it and Apple Computer should have to change. Of course, I still agree with your first assessment... this whole thing is just silly and really is just Apple Corps being a bunch of whiners and hoping to make a quick buck. -chris <http://www.mythtech.net> -- The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
