Retailers Get the Download Fever
“Apple Computer’s iTunes is turning into such an unequivocal success that it seems like other businesses can’t help but try to take their own bite out of the company’s share of the music download market.” Good (if breathless) overview of the many copycat efforts in response to Apple’s online music business. From Washington Post. For a totally different view, be sure to read Your 99c belong to the RIAA - Steve Jobs from The Register (a UK technology publication). Apple makes no money from their service; all the revenue goes to the RIAA. You also might want to read a good review of Napster in light of these competitors, Reborn Napster faces strong competition.
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washingtonpost.com: Retailers Get the Download Fever
http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/6/33850.html
http://www.siliconvalley.com/mld/siliconvalley/7196297.htm

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