Various media sources are reporting on Apple's strongarm tactics to get other gadget makers to pony up royalties. They have made their royalties and licensing programs a requirement for manufacturers who want their gadgets to plug into the "dock connector" at the bottom an iPod
Essentially hardware companies have to pay 10% of the wholesale price of their device to Apple as a licensing fee.
Apple seems to forget they've tried this route before and lost big time. In fact, you see so many PCs, and not Macs for this very reason: They pursued this scheme too vigorously in the 80's and 90's, stifling innovation and marketshare.
Apple steps up iPod 'tax' push | CNET News.com
Tuesday, October 18, 2005
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