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Zombie9920:
http://mac.com/1/mac_faq.html

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Q: Is it true that Apple will begin charging customers for iTools memberships?

On Wednesday, July 17, 2002, Apple notified its customers that iTools will be replaced by a new membership service called .Mac. The membership includes brand new features, like Backup and Virex anti-virus software, and improved versions of the iTools services, like additional email and iDisk storage. The fee is US$99.95 per year, and as a thank you for being loyal customers, existing iTools members can reserve a first year special offer of $49.95. iTools members will have until September 30 to join .Mac. After this time, original iTools accounts will be deactivated.

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Q: Will current iTools members be given a discount?

Yes. Current iTools members can purchase a one-year .Mac membership for US$49.95. (If purchased within the 60-day grace period). Normal charges (US$99.95) will apply after the first year.

Customers who have already paid for an upgrade to their existing iTools account (for additional storage) will receive the first year of their .Mac membership at no charge. Normal charges (US$99.95) will apply after the first year.

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http://mac.com/1/mac_faq.html


Hey! Imagine that, Apple is copying MS somewhat. MS creates .NET so Apple is creating .MAC. The big difference is, MS isn't adding fees to what used to be free services. The Ye Ol' Mac faithfuls don't like to accept the fact that Apple isn't in the business to please the consumer...No No No, Apple is in it for the money(like all other companies). Of course, if Apple was as powerful as MS is they would be a much worse company to be a Monopoly.

Apple sucks. ;P

voidmain:

quote:Originally posted by Zombie9920:
Hey! Imagine that, Apple is copying MS somewhat. MS creates .NET so Apple is creating .MAC. The big difference is, MS isn't adding fees to what used to be free services.
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Really?

http://www.theregus.com/content/6/25636.html

Refalm:
.Mac is worth paying money for...

I wouldn't give my money to .NET services, because its slow and crappy...

Too bad Apple had to do this, but the quality you get is much better than .NET could ever imagine.

psyjax:
That's fuked! They even call it .Mac .

Well Im disapointed, guess I'll clear my HD and install YDL souly   :(  

*grrrrrr*

What a bunch of assholes, gotta fucking grub for the money.

BTW... no one ever said Apple wasn't in it for the money, but M$ is still way way way worse!

Apple at least tries to make good products. This is one tansgression in the face of M$'s thousands.

It is disturbing tho, and if this trend keeps up Im leving computers for good. Sticking to old software and hardware or nothing else.

[ July 17, 2002: Message edited by: psyjax ]

voidmain:
At least they didn't rape another top level domain name like M$ did with ".net" and call it ".org" or ".com" etc...

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