Older iTunes versions being shut out, Apple warns

Apple Computer is warning users of older iTunes software versions that it plans to stop allowing those versions to connect to its music store.

Those trying to buy music using versions other than the current iTunes version 4.6 are prompted with a warning and urged to upgrade to the latest iTunes.

"You are using a version of iTunes that will soon no longer be supported," the message says. "Upgrade today to take advantage of the latest application features and music store enhancements."

An Apple representative did not immediately have a comment on the move. The warning comes before a music-related event featuring members of U2 that Apple has scheduled for next week. A new version of iTunes could be on tap when Apple expands its European store to new countries, something it has said it will do this month.

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Upgrade...not always "best"

by October 22, 2004 7:00 AM PDT

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.

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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.