iTMS tops 200 million downloads
The iTunes Music Store has passed the 200 million downloads
mark:
"iTunes has now sold over 200 million songs, making it the world's number one online music store by far... we're
thrilled to be making music an even more popular gift this holiday season with iTunes and iPod." — Steve Jobs
The 200 millionth song was purchased by Ryan Alekman of Belchertown, MA as part of "The Complete U2" set. This makes me wonder – did he purchase the whole set, and the 200 millionth song was in the middle somewhere? The article sort of implies that he downloaded a single track from the complete U2 set, which I thought you couldn't do – at least, I read someone grumbling about how he couldn't. What's the deal, does anyone know? Can you download from the U2 set a la carte, or do you have to buy the whole enchilada?
Anywho, congrats to the iTMS. And congrats Ryan – hope you're somewhere listening to U2 and enjoying your 15 minutes of fame!