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Michael Robertson (born 1967) is the founder and former CEO of MP3.com, which quickly became one of the most popular Internet music sites. In 2001, after leaving MP3.com, he created his second major company, Lindows.com, Inc., producer of Linspire (originally Lindows), in San Diego, California, U.S.. In the years to follow, Robertson launched additional businesses, including SIPphone, MP3tunes, and Ajax 13.

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SAN FRANCISCO - SEPTEMBER 09: Apple CEO Steve Jobs announced iTunes 9 as he speaks during a special event September 9, 2009 in San Francisco, California. Apple debuted iTunes 9 during the presentation. Itunes
House Minority Leader John Boehner of Ohio, second from left, listens to President Barack Obama, right, during a meeting of House and Senate bipartisan leaders to discuss the economy and jobs, Tuesday, Feb. 2010, in the Cabinet Room of the White House, Washington. From left are, Majority Leader Steny Hoyer of Md., Boehner, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif. and the president. Barack Obama
In this product image provided by Google, Google Voice's voicemail transcription feature is demonstrated. Google Voice
WARSAW, POLAND - FEBRUARY 07: John Toshack coach of Wales addresses the media after the Euro2012 Qualifying Draw at the Palace of Culture and Science on February 7, 2010 in Warsaw, Poland. Wales
California forward Jamal Boykin (10) keeps UCLA forward Reeves Nelson (11) from scoring during a fast break during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, in Los Angeles. California won 72-58. California
Santa Clara's Robert Smith, right, shoots over San Diego's Patrick McCollum during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, in San Diego. Smith scored 16 points in Santa Clara's 59-43 win. San Diego
White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs reads the words "Eggs, Milk, Bread (crossed out), Hope, and Change" written in marker on his hand as he briefs reporters after President Barack Obama made an unannounced visit to the James Brady Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. Former Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin has been seen with hand written notes on her hands in recent public appearances. White House
Mississippi coach Renee Ladner, left, Kayla Melson , center and Elizabeth Robertson, right, celebrate after Mississippi beat LSU 102-101 in triple overtime in an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010, in Baton Rouge, La. Mississippi
Homeless teen Kenesha Hughes listens to her iPod and journals at Hope Street Shelter for homeless teens on Tuesday Dec. 22, 2009 in Minneapolis. Hughes has been at the shelter for more than 3 months after leaving home because her mother kept stealing money from her - money earmarked for college. Hope Street Shelter has 16 emergency beds for 16-21 year-olds and has to constantly turn other homeless teens away. Social Service agencies estimate there are about 1,500 homeless teens in the Twin Cities area and fewer than 50 shelter beds to serve them. iPod
This March 25, 2008 file photo shows the sign for Google headquarters in Mountain View, California. US Internet giant Google is in negotiations to acquire micro-blogging sensation Twitter for over 250 million dollars, technology blog TechCrunch reported on April 3, 2009. Citing two sources familiar with the matter, TechCrunch said Google would be making an offer below the 500 million dollars Facebook proposed to Twitter a few months ago, and would pay in cash or publicly valued stock. TechCrunch
WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 17: U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson (3rd L) and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke (2nd L) meet with House Democratic leaders, clockwise from left, Rep. David Obey (D-WI), Rep. Charles Rangel (D-NY), Rep. John Larson (D-CT), Rep. Louise Slaughter (D-NY), Rep. Xavier Becerra (D-CA), Rep. George Miller (D-CA), House Majority Leader Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD), House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA), Rep. Dennis Cardoza (D-CA) and Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) on Capitol Hill November 17, 2008 in Washington, DC. Paulson and Bernanke met with the Democrats to discuss the economy. Dennis Cardoza
Todd Wermers from Atlanta takes a photo of the Vince Lombardi Trophy before the NFL Super Bowl XLIV football game between the New Orleans Saints and the Indianapolis Colts in Miami, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010. Atlanta
This artist rendering shows Shonya Michelle Young, 38, of Myrtle Beach, S.C., right, U.S. Magistrate Judge William Turnoff , center, and public defense attorney A. Dorsainvil in federal court in Miami, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009. A sophisticated identity theft ring that counted Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's wife among its victims didn't stop at stealing money electronically. Authorities said Tuesday it also sent Young wearing a variety of wigs into bank branches to drain their accounts in person. Myrtle Beach
Microsoft founder Bill Gates, looks over his papers at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Friday, Jan. 29, 2010. Microsoft Corporation
President Bush, joined by members of the Hubbard family, signs H.R. 6580, the Hubbard Act, Friday, Aug. 29, 2008, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. Also joining the president is Rep. Jim Costa (D-Calif. ), right of Bush, Rep. Devin Nunes (R-Calif. ), rear right, and Deputy Secretary of Defense Gordon England, far right. Jim Costa
The reception desk is shown at Google's New York offices on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008. Google Inc. says Microsoft Corp. could use its proposed $42 billion acquisition of Yahoo Inc. to gain illegal control over the Internet, underscoring the online search leader's queasiness about its two biggest rivals teaming up. Google Inc.
Alexi Giannoulias speaks with reporters while campaigning for the Democrat party U.S. Senate seat prior to the primary election in Springfield, Ill., Monday, Feb. 1, 2010. U.S. Democratic Party
iSwing v2.0 - Golf Swing Analyzer for the iPhone. iPhone

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"It brings some closure ... It’s better than knowing he is still out there loose, and could possibly hurt someone else. I’m here and I’m alive and I’m thankful to just be alive."


Michael Robertson Feb 02 2010 4:50 AM from The State News

"This is all hand in hand with foreclosures and vacancies ... It depends on someone being there and receiving the services."


Michael Robertson Jan 28 2010 8:44 AM from Daytona Beach News-Journal

"I believe that Sen. Obama will inevitably be our party's nominee for president"


Dennis Cardoza Jan 28 2010 4:29 AM from Fresno Bee

"As a business we jumped on board because we saw the benefits"


Michael Robertson Jan 27 2010 5:36 AM from Myrtle Beach Sun News

"We must provide our exporters with the resources they need to compete overseas during the 21st century"


Tom Vilsack Jan 27 2010 5:17 AM from Fresno Bee

"The Veoh case was a blockbuster"


Michael Robertson Jan 22 2010 12:57 AM from Digital Music News

"Selling music is like selling gravel; it’s a commodity ... What happens when you have five snow cone vendors all lined up on the beach, selling snow cones? They’re competing and their profit margins basically go to zero. These..."


Michael Robertson Jan 19 2010 11:59 PM from San Diego Union-Tribune

"If you’re one of the big guys like eBay, Facebook, or MP3.com, you get that network effect going ... Business is very easy. But if you’re an also-ran, you have to be more strategic. If you’re not that leader, it’s a totally..."


Michael Robertson Jan 19 2010 11:59 PM from San Diego Union-Tribune

"Apple will link the tens of millions of previously sold iPods, Touches, AppleTV and iTablets to mobile iTunes giving users seamless playback of their media from a wide range of Apple branded devices."


Michael Robertson Jan 19 2010 4:21 PM from MacDailyNews

"Once loaded, users will be able to navigate and play their music, videos and playlists from their personal URL using a browser based iTunes experience."


Michael Robertson Jan 19 2010 4:21 PM from MacDailyNews
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