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Acquired Episode 38: SoundJam (iTunes)
Acquired
The Acquisition and Evolution of SoundJam
This chapter explores the acquisition history and transformation of SoundJam, an influential music player app from the late 90s, into iTunes by Apple. The hosts discuss the background of the engineers behind SoundJam, the architecture choices in Mac OS 9, and the challenges of developing MP3 codec and management software. They also delve into the reception of SoundJam and its impact on the Mac music listening experience.
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