Meryl Arbing Posted August 10, 2005 Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 Apple Loses iPod Software PatentApple's claim to patent the software interface for its iPod music player has been rejected. Unfortunately, so was their claim on the scroll wheel, the one thing that makes the player that much better than its competitors. Look for cheap Chinese iPod knockoffs any day now. Apple has long tried to patent its interfaces, having sued Microsoft several times over Windows' look-and-feel. Each lawsuit failed. A uniform interface can be a good thing. Imagine if all cars had diffferent "interfaces?" The Apple car would use a steering wheel and pedals, but the Microsoft car would have pulleys and levers. What a mess that would be. as reported by:Quantum Research Group Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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