iTunes Update Causes Furore, But Why?

Reports are coming in from all over the web about how Apple’s latest version of iTunes is nothing more than a piece of spyware. The story has gained so much traction that even the BBC have chimed in. But what I would like to say is this:

  1. It’s easy to disable the MiniStore (Edit -> Hide MiniStore).
  2. When disabled the MiniStore is inactive and does not ‘phone home’.
  3. Maury McCown (a well-known system admin) confirms this.
  4. Check for yourself, download Little Snitch
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One Response to “iTunes Update Causes Furore, But Why?”

  1. Roby Moulden Says:
    January 18th, 2006 at 8:04 am

    This rumour is worrying. Not only that Apple are creating a monopoly by compelling the users to play iTunes song on an iPod, but iTunes may also contain spyware.
    I did work around the first concern by downloading Hotrecorder for Media (for 20 dollars). This marvellous piece of technology enables me to play my iTunes on any MP3 player.
    I was wondering whether working with Hotrecorder for Media avoids the alleged iTunes spyware. Does anybody know?

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