Funny addendum to the Apple/HP hPod and iTunes deal: a Microsoft media exec's saying that the deal will limit choice.
Microsoft has said that it plans to offer its own MSN music store later this year. Thursday the company appeared unprepared for the Apple-Hewlett agreement, which clearly stung Microsoft executives. They said the agreement would limit choice and harm consumers.If by "limit" Microsoft means "expand" and "consumers" Microsoft means "Microsoft," then I can see where "Uncle" Fester's going."Windows is about choice, you can mix and match all of this stuff," said David Fester, general manager of Microsoft's Windows digital media division. "We believe you should have the same choice when it comes to music services."
Still, I feel for the guy. This is something of a slap to the Windows Media group's face, since HP has opted for a Windows Media-free music solution.
