Comments on: Older iTunes versions being shut out, Apple warns

If you've been clicking "remind me later" for those update windows, Apple's closing its music store to you.

It is this kind of c*ap...

It is the this kind of c*ap that keeps people hating the music industry. No one gives a damn what the consumer wants. They do whatever it takes to get as much money from you as they can with providing as little in return as possible.

I say shove it.

Robert

It's not that bad...

I don't think it is quite that bad yet. At least iTunes is a free application and free updates. I remember when I was a registered user of Musicmatch and it kept bugging me about upgrading. When I finally gave in and downloaded it I was told I needed to pay to continue using the software which I had already payed for and was happy with except or the continual update reminder. Now, that is when you need to complain, or dump it for a free version like iTunes.

[cutekangaroo]

Apple is doing the right thing

The only reason why apple wants you to update is to prevent users from copying music. If you are a loyal customer, this won't affect you. If you copy music, companies and government will ignore your complaints.

Get a job, earn some money, and pay for the music!

Upgrading Is Good For Everyone

Where would we be if people did not upgrade their software,
systems, etc.?

I dislike people that complain about having to upgrade,
specially when they have high-speed connections. Come
one now, even those with dial-up connections can upgrade;
sure, it will be a few minutes, but hey, it is worth the wait.

New versions of products are always better, specially if they
are from Apple.

[skeptik]

latest and greatest

It's sheep like you that force the rest of us to bow to the dictates of corporate rule.
What's the point if the update is better or not? If I don't want to upgrade, I shouldn't have to. Maybe I'm perfectly satisfied with the current version. Maybe I don't like the new version for some reason. Even if it's a cosmetic preference, why should I have to give up something I like just because some executive has decided he wants change?
At least this is free software and I can't claim that they're revoking my right to use something I paid for, but the priciple is the same.
If I don't want to upgrade to the latest greatest features, I should have to. If I'm willing to accept the limited features of the older version, I should be allowed to.
For sure, this forced upgrade philosophy is part of the continual "need" to upgrade computer systems in order to continue to do the same things I was doing on my old machine Also this is another step toward pay per use software model that so many software makers drool over.

Just say no.

Upgrade...not always "best"

I would agree normally with the fact that you should stay up-to-date with programs, especially the free ones because no one likes to hear "I can't open that PDF", "Well what version of Acrobat Reader are you using?", "Version 2.0" [http://true story happened last week.|http://true story happened last week.]

I digress. The point is that when I updated iTunes to 4.5 I lost the ability to see half of my library [it claimed the songs were no longer there]. Not to mention the fact that the 17 CDs I imported that night were gone as well as several songs permanently deleted. So them forcing me to upgrade at some point may cause future damage to my computer and force me to troubleshoot for another 8 hours, to fix the problem. I just don't think they should force me to upgrade, till they can guarantee that their program isn't going to cause problems.