Although Apple’s iTunes Music Store does not support Windows, it is unanimously regarded as a very good corner overtaking opportunity, but Apple’s ninety-nine cents per song, which is far lower than the price of physical records, still brings great pressure to everyone.
When Jobs announced the price at the press conference that day, the reaction from the audience was also the most enthusiastic.
"The Big Six gave Apple this price. If you raise the price for us, it will easily trigger the price discrimination clause, so don't worry too much."
The big guys have already left. Basically all the people involved in the meeting are related to the Beats Music Store project. The Chief Legal Officer of Beats said: "Music copyright library authorization is similar, but more subtle, because if they only authorize the iTunes Music Store, it must be suspected. Monopoly, but the recording industry cannot have a responsive spam authorization. There are many choices in the scale of choice. Basically, the six major players can do their own things and choose freely..."
"The project team has already started program development. Fanning and William Zhang will be responsible for their own booth. The entire software project will be completed in about six months. APLUS, we must try our best to obtain as many recording licenses as possible as soon as possible. Within time, we must settle the six majors."
Jeffrey Hawkins said: "Although we are in the Walkman business, we are not very familiar with the recording industry, only you..."
"Disney guarantees that there is no problem and can sign at any time."
Song Ya knows his own family affairs, so he can only throw out a 100% certain Disney record to settle his mind. "The other five..." glanced at the perpetual calendar on the watch and said: "I will go to Los Angeles on the 23rd to attend the Oscars ceremony. , And then I will concentrate on this matter."
"So...because of the record market share, the duo alliance of Universal Music and Sony Columbia Records is not convenient for concerted action now. They are afraid of carrying antitrust lawsuits, right?"
At Apple, Jobs was also consulting legal counsel.
"Under the premise that the other four companies belong to two camps, yes. For example, the other four companies have authorized the Beats music store, but Universal Music and Sony Columbia Records don't give it..."
Legal replied.
"APLUS in the record industry hates dogs, isn't it?" someone asked.
"Warner Records doesn't hate him. EMI and BMG parent company Bertelsmann are in a bad situation. They urgently need to expand their revenue channels. Only Universal Music and Sony Columbia Records really hate him. He participated in the short-selling of Universal Music's parent company Vivendi. Universal, and Sony Columbia Records are even more suspicious of murder..."
Another participant said: "The combination of Universal Music and Sony Columbia Records has just passed the monopoly threshold in the online music field."
"This is what I just said." Legal nodded.
"Sony Columbia Records is the last line of defense. Universal Music's parent company is also in a bad situation. The internal high-level competition is also a big problem."
"Sony Columbia Records parent company Sony won't be very happy with MP3 players, which are rapidly replacing CD players. Universal Music is better, the Bronfman family and APLUS..."
"The influence of the Bronfman family in Vivendi Global is already very low!"
Jobs is not a god. He heard the names of various record companies popping out of his mouth like the names of dishes. He became more and more impatient, even though he was regarded as Hollywood's own person because of Pixar animation. The long-term negotiations have also made him aware of the situation of the record industry, "You can discuss freely and tell me the conclusion."
He got up, put his hands on the desktop and said: "In any case, I don't allow...Never allow Beimi to have a company that can compete with us in all aspects on MP3 players, music stores, and even smartphones."
"Yes!"
The boss's death order made his subordinates look serious, and they agreed in unison.
"I go first."
He returned to an office full of ‘Zen’ with only wooden floors, floor lamps, and necessary office equipment, sat down cross-legs, and picked up the media that has been faithfully supporting him for many years: Wired Magazine.
‘I don’t know what Apple thinks, maybe Jobs has his own considerations, but a software provided to Walkman users does not support Windows? ’
But Roseto of Wired Magazine didn't say anything good this time, ‘so they plan to step on the pit that the first-generation iPod does not support USB transmission again? ! ’
Roseto is a friend, he has read this review article before the meeting, which is the reason why he was upset just now.
Take a deep breath, set the posture taught by an Asan spiritual master, and start to meditate with closed eyes and relax.
‘The trial in Chicago is almost over. ’
Song Ya, who was still in the meeting, received a text message from Sloan. He was guilty and left the meeting briefly, went to the study to turn on the TV.
"Iraq rejects the ultimatum..."
‘The British Prime Minister expressed his firm support for our military operations...’
The war is about to start, and various TV stations have entered a quasi-live broadcast mode, and the world is full of such news. Song Ya keeps changing channels, and there is no information about the R Kelly case. Yesterday, the stations were still tracking reports...
As long as there is bigger news, it will only take a short day to go from full attention to no one.
Poor Alicia, who thought she could show her face, ended up being robbed of the limelight...
He felt a little funny, so he dropped the remote control and went back to continue the meeting.
In Chicago, Alicia, who changed her most proud dress, also felt it. I thought that today I would be like Gasty Clark, the female prosecutor in the Simpson case, and it would be a good opportunity to greatly increase my popularity and even be well-known throughout the country. This is R Kelly. The case is better than the Simpson case, and she is confident that she will not repeat the mistake of Gasty Clarke being replaced halfway, so she will not hesitate to use the power of the Cook County state prosecutor to directly get the prosecutor of the prosecutor into the hands.
Today's confrontation also proved this judgment.
In any case, the trial was over. She stood up and turned to look at the defense's old colleagues and opponents, Will Gardner and Diane Lockhard.
Will always did that, smiling with aggressive confidence, and Diane nodded friendly.
Among them is R Kelly, the king of rhythm and blues, who has already been released on bail, and the record has sold better after being sued.
The auditorium was mostly black. Jesse Jackson’s son Jesse of the Federal House of Representatives rushed back from Washington in his busy schedule. He was in the first row directly behind R Kelly. He stretched out his hand and held R Kelly’s shoulder to express comfort.
"The time for the next trial is..." The judge knocked the gavel to announce the time for the next trial. UU reading www.uukanshu.com
The first trial was just an appetizer, tentative contact. After the adjournment, the prosecution and defense acted separately, and there was no exchange other than a handshake. The members of R Kelly's huge dream lawyer team surrounded him, and they discussed in low voices on the spot to review the gains and losses.
"Let's go too."
She couldn't wait to lead the prosecution team out of the court first. The reporters were still waiting. The grand battle reminded her of the Barn case of APLUS. The Cook County prosecutor cared for her boss in court. A small podium was prepared on the steps, which was already full of microphones.