Anonymous

London

Consultant

Why do I detect a sense of triumph in this report. It seems to be shared in part at least by some of your correspondents who see nothing wrong in theft of intellectual property.

Apple created something truly innovative with iTunes and the Apple Store that was acceptable to both the record industry and to the buying public. I suppose it was inevitable it would engender resentment, envy and even malice.

Clever programmers who "crack the code" are merely plundering the record companies and their creative artists. And however much one might dislike the record companies they are the conduit to fame and fortune for the artists.

Shame on you silicon.com for your tacit approval of this behaviour.