Nathan Moschkin <ironywrit@verizon.net> writes:

>Does anyone here know the real reason that Apple refuses to support
>Linux operating systems for their iTunes software and purchases?

>I suppose I have a very specific issue, but I feel it may not be unique.

I am sure that their reasons are not unique. It may be that because Linux
is opensource they do not want their protection scheme to become open
source.


>I have an iTunes account to purchase music from iTunes, and I have
>purchased much music.

>But, not only is Vista crapola for my 64 bit system ... I have to work
>in a LAMP environment to design the code I'm currently writing for my
>current clients.

>I like to jam out when I code.

>I've installed every codec known to man on my openSUSE system, and I
>still cannot play protected AAC's... which, I am told, is currently very
>impossible on Linux systems.

>My question is why?

>Why is it still impossible?

Ask Apple. They are the ones with the answer.


>My only thoughts on this are that the reasons are fiduciary : Linux is,
You mean financial?

>in Apple's eyes, in direct competition with the Mac as an alternative to
>Windows. ... yet they also support Windows.

>That's an interesting marketing strategy... but how can I get the
>message to Apple that I need to use another OS that they do not support
>to make my own ends meet and put butter on my bread?

I am sure they have received the message. Just because someone hears you
does not mean they have to act on your message.
And listening to itunes does not "make my own ends meet and put butter on
my bread"



>I don't have an iPod. I have a phone with iPod support, but what if I
>don't want to waste my phone's battery like that? What if I want to
>plug in my Bluetooth stereo headphones and listen to the music from the
>PC?


>Apple vs. Windows. It's almost like democrats vs. republicans. ... it
>makes no sense, it's not worth it, and they both lead to the same ****ty
>things.

I am sure that will make Apple anxious to acceed to your desires.