Forbes publishes MacObserver hoax as real news?

[srobert]

Talk about not checking your sources. Forbes has published MacObserver's april fool joke as real news.

First paragraph of the article:

"In a surprise move, Apple Computer announced Friday, April 1st, that it was licensing Microsoft's Windows Media platform for use with both the iTunes Music Store and the company's market-leading iPod music player. Apple will be replacing its proprietary FairPlay DRM scheme and AAC codec with Microsoft's Janus platform, allowing the company to leverage the more open nature of Microsoft's Windows Media platform across its burgeoning consumer electronics product line."

Funny thing is, that all the comments (appearing on same page as article), clearly say that this was a joke.

I guess they were fooled. ^_^ Let's hope that the stock market isn't as easily fooled.

 

[liketom]

Talk about not checking your sources. Forbes has published MacObserver's april fool joke as real news.

First paragraph of the article:



Funny thing is, that all the comments (appearing on same page as article), clearly say that this was a joke.

I guess they were fooled. ^_^ Let's hope that the stock market isn't as easily fooled.

ooops lol wallys