[SoCal Pubbie]

Really a nuisance suit by the Fab Four. Apple never produced any music. They did start an online music store. It would have been as if Tower of Power sued Tower Records.

[a fool in paradise]

Apple Corp got into movies, clothing, and all sorts of branded products.

When the computer firm started up, they were met with a challenge. The negotiated settlement had Apple Computer agreeing to stay out of music (MIDIs and more).

Now the distribution channel IS “itunes”. Plenty of unsigned bands have a distribution deal through Apple’s music site.