2005's Best April Fools Joke

The Mac Observer noted this year that Apple was going to license Microsoft's Windows Media platform for its iTunes and iPod players. The article accompanying this announcement was so seriously good that apparently even respected business institution Forbes was duped.

Here's a taste:

Sources close to the company admitted [to TMO] that Microsoft had also hit Apple where it hurt with its Six Tips for Buying an MP3 Player with Flash Memory tip sheet for consumers.

"That was just genius," said one source, who requested anonymity. "You'll notice that they didn't even mention the iPod once. Once a potential customer sees that, they're sold on an iRiver, a Dell DJ, or whatever. We couldn't compete with that, but thankfully Microsoft was willing to help us out."