# Microsoft music store to open next year

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**Created:** [November 17, 2003, 9:22pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/microsoft-music-store-to-open-next-year/94873 "2003-11-17T21:22:58Z")\
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**Post date:** [November 17, 2003, 9:22pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/microsoft-music-store-to-open-next-year/94873/1 "2003-11-17T21:22:58Z")

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> Microsoft has at last confirmed plans that it will launch its own music-download store next year, putting it on the path to direct competition with Apple Computer’s iTunes and a growing list of rival digital song stores.

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