acslater017
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They obviously did not see how iTunes helped the music industry.
Yes and no. The music industry was in a bad place when iTunes came along, so yes they helped them to revive their business model. On the other hand, iTunes/Apple became the gatekeeper for a significant majority of their digital sales for years to come. It's never ideal to put all your eggs in one basket, so to speak (especially a basket that takes a 30% cut).