Benefiting from the pilfering EDIG's technology Apple introduced the first generation IPOD 12 year's ago today!
http://ipod.about.com/gi/o.htm?zi=1/XJ&zTi=1&sdn=ipod&cdn=gadgets&tm=13&f=00&su=p284.13.342.ip_&tt=12&bt=5&bts=5&zu=http%3A//www.apple.com/pr/library/2001/oct/23ipod.html
Billions of dollars in revenue and profits later the industry and cultural impact of the IPOD has been enormous.
At the end of the day, the court awards and/or the settlements for stealing EDIG's IP will also be enormous.
It appears, that there are some on the Apple side of the equation that are beginning to come to that realization, as well.
Wishful thinking aside, can't you feel it coming?
Best to all,
Wheels