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Apple Makes Statement to the Press About RealNetworks Harmony Technology

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By ECT News Mac Desk
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07/29/04 7:19 AM PT

Apple today released a statement regarding the RealNetworks Harmony technology announced earlier this week: "We are stunned that RealNetworks has adopted the tactics and ethics of a hacker to break into the iPod."

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