The background story of the IPod

We believe the IPod is one of the coolest products around.  And as one of the fastest growing business segments of Apple Computers, it also enticed the recording industry to embrace online music stores.

However, let the story be heard.  Like in everything else, the birth of the IPod was not an easy one - and it was plastered with near failures, and a near death - can imagine a world without IPods?

Wired News has a great story - a bit lengthy for some with short attention spans, but really worthwhile the patience to read it.