The music industry is still no closer to a solution on what to do with file-sharing technology and how to distribute music on the Web.
As the major record labels try to remake online music in their own image, Microsoft's presence is looming powerfully enough to influence the biggest alliances in the business--even if the software giant hasn't struck the big deals itself.
Struggling to make new song-blocking software work, Napster temporarily stopped all file trading on its once-popular service.
NineMSN has announced it will launch an online music store that will sell music from the "top five" record labels.
Music-swapping company Napster has announced a major deal with music publishers, settling part of its outstanding lawsuit and helping clear the way for its planned subscription service.
A group of technology heavyweights is expected to take the wraps off a secretive effort to secure music and video on wireless devices, according to sources familiar with the plans.
Analysis: For all the glitz surrounding the unveiling Monday of Apple Computer's new music service, a quick look suggests that it's a solid, but hardly revolutionary, addition to the market.
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