"It is piracy, not overt online music stores, which is our main competitor"
- Steve Jobs
About this Quote
This quote by Steve Jobs is describing the competitors that Apple's iTunes store dealt with when it was very first released. At the time, online piracy was rampant and lots of people were downloading music unlawfully totally free. Jobs was acknowledging that the primary competition for iTunes was not other online music stores, however the unlawful downloading of music. He was emphasizing the significance of offering a legitimate, legal way for individuals to purchase music online. By doing so, Apple was able to compete with the prohibited downloading of music and provide a safe, safe method for individuals to acquire music. This quote highlights the value of providing a legitimate option to prohibited downloading and how it can be a successful service model.
This quote is written / told by Steve Jobs between February 24, 1955 and October 5, 2011. He was a famous Businessman from USA.
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