The Real Reason RealNetworks Bit Apple

It’s all about controlling music on cellphone, the conspiracy theorist (I use that term loosely, so relax) John Dvorak writes. If billions can be earned through ringtones, imagine what it will be with full song streaming and downloads onto cells.

The Apple-Motorola deal was meant to capitalize on that…RealNetworks spoiled the party for them.

“I suspect that the efforts to put music streams on cell phones will go ahead with Apple just one player among many, RealNetworks included. If the ringtone business is any indication, there will still be plenty of money for everyone, just no monopolies.”

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