How The Internet Is Used For Downloading Music
actually bought cd's and tapes. To most of us today, buying a cd isn't even necessary. Most everyone has at
least one cd burner in their home, or knows someoine who does.
As downloading music became more popular, those in the record industry are working that much
harder to shut these sites down. No one can forget the huge controversy surrounding Napster and
Metallica member Lars Ulrich. Beginning about two years ago, Napster's name was strown all over the
media for their "downloading of free music." The situation was blown way out of proportion, and Napster's
With the evolution of online music, people are now making their own cd's, as opposed to going out and
buying them. Depending on who you are and who you work for, there could be drawbacks to this. If you are
the everyday Joe, this technology is wonderful. You can download, burn and drive down the road to whatever
toons you like or are in the mood for. If you work for a record company or are an artist producing cd's, then
this technology is not so great for you. You are getting money taken out of your pocket.
Many people believe it is only teengaers that are taking advantage of free MP3's. They are wrong.
People of all ages are downloading music. From the young to the old, from rap and hip hop, to oldies and
classical, it's all there. No matter what type of music you are downlaoding, everyone loves this technology
and finds it to be very resourceful. Lawyers and record companies can continue to try and shut down free
MP3 sites, but it will never happen.
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