Max: FOSS FTW
[A] GtkPod developer has cracked the checksum and successfully tested the new database format support on two devices. Those who are already locked into Apple's ecosystem will now be able to continue using the software of their choice with their iPod.
Of course Apple could still choose to turn this into an arms race.
Although Apple's iPod lock-in attempt has been thwarted today, Poettering reminds us that it might not be possible to thwart in the future. Apple's willingness to make these kinds of changes to the database format should be taken as a warning that unsupported third-party compatibility options may not be viable in the long term.
via Ars Technica
Of course Apple could still choose to turn this into an arms race.
Although Apple's iPod lock-in attempt has been thwarted today, Poettering reminds us that it might not be possible to thwart in the future. Apple's willingness to make these kinds of changes to the database format should be taken as a warning that unsupported third-party compatibility options may not be viable in the long term.
via Ars Technica
posted by Max Dobberstein at 9/17/2007 09:54:00 AM
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