iTunes 4.0.1 blocks public playlists
Apple has plugged the feature in iTunes 4 which allows people to share playslists over the entire internet. Together with some "performance and network enhancements" 4.0.1 only allows music sharing between computers (using iTunes 4.0.1 or later) on a local network and in the same subnet.
The update has come out pretty sharpish so I guess Apple must have had their knuckles rapped for allowing this to happen.
Download via Software Update or apple.com
Posted 6 years, 9 months ago on 28th May 2003.
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Comments
Apple really didn’t have much of choice in this situation. Between a rock and a hard place I think is the expression. It’s regretful however that Apple engineers couldn’t predict the misuse of the app. But then I guess no-one has a crystal ball.
Phil · 6 years, 9 months ago
Apple is causing a bit of a stir with this update.
Slashdot | Apple Cripples iTunes
http://apple.slashdot.org/apple/03/05/27/2114240.shtml?tid=176&tid=188
BBC News | Apple iTunes update irritates fans
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/2946180.stm
Boing Boing | Apple force-feeds customers shit, calls it sunshine
http://boingboing.net/2003_05_01_archive.html#200349509
Phil · 6 years, 9 months ago