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Case Code : BSTR070
Case Length : 16 Pages
Period : 2003
Organization : Apple Inc.
Pub Date : 2003
Teaching Note :Not Available
Countries : USA
Industry : Software

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Exhibits

Exhibit I: The iTUNES Music Store Webpage
Exhibit II: A Note on the Major Players in the Music Industry
Exhibit III: A Note on Music Piracy
Exhibit IV: Online Music Services*


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