iTunes 7.0.2 on Vista

Apple has published a guide as well as tool to aid in the installation of iTunes on Microsoft Windows Vista. The guide encourages users to wait “a few weeks” until the next version of iTunes becomes available.

Apple lists some of the following as known issues with iTunes on Vista:

  • iTunes Store purchases may not play when upgrading to Windows Vista from Windows 2000 or XP.
  • iPod models with the “Enable Disk Use” option turned off may be unable to update or restore iPod software, and make changes to iPod settings.
  • iPod models configured to Auto Sync and have the “Enable Disk Use” option turned off may require being ejected and reconnected to resync.
  • Ejecting an iPod from the Windows System Tray using the “Safely Remove Hardware” feature may corrupt your iPod. To always safely eject an iPod, choose Eject iPod from the Controls menu within iTunes.
  • Cover Flow animation may be slower than expected.
  • Contacts and calendars will not sync with iPod.

The iTunes Repair Tool for Vista repairs permissions for important files required by iTunes.

Disney Sells 1.3 Million Movies

The Financial Times reports that Disney has sold over 1.3 million movies on the iTunes Store in the past 3 months.

It is widely expected that other studios will begin adding movies to the iTunes Store in the near future. Paramount Studios was the second studio to add movies to the Store.

Apple Receives Requests for Documents

Apple confirmed on Friday that it has received requests from the U.S. Government for documents and additional information on its past stock-options practices.

Apple said it will fully co-operate, adding “Resolution of these matters will be time-consuming, expensive, and will distract management from the conduct of the company’s business.”