Microsoft is considering bringing the Zune software and marketplace to Mac users, says a recent ZDnet post, although there is no timetable for a release, if a release even occurs.
The word comes from Jose Pinero, Director of Communications for Microsoft’s TV, Video and Music Business. “We are evaluating a lot of options in terms of platforms,” said the director, when asked about iPod users who did not necessarily want to use iTunes, and preferred subscription models.
Pinero also noted that "the addition of the ability to stream music from a browser that is part of the new Zune 4.0 experience, Mac and Linux users already can stream music to their systems if they have a ZunePass subscription. The streaming capability isn’t limited to Internet Explorer; it works with any browser."
Finally, does Microsoft care about beating the iPod in hardware sales. No. “Zune is a music and video service from Microsoft. Period,” said Pinero, via ZDnet.
Check our Zune software review here: Unboxing the Zune HD and Zune 4 software
Pinero also noted that "the addition of the ability to stream music from a browser that is part of the new Zune 4.0 experience, Mac and Linux users already can stream music to their systems if they have a ZunePass subscription. The streaming capability isn’t limited to Internet Explorer; it works with any browser."
Finally, does Microsoft care about beating the iPod in hardware sales. No. “Zune is a music and video service from Microsoft. Period,” said Pinero, via ZDnet.
Check our Zune software review here: Unboxing the Zune HD and Zune 4 software
