Microsoft on Wednesday released a beta version of its highly expected online music download service, in hopes of unseating Apple Computer's dominance in the hot market.
Microsoft has at last confirmed plans that it will launch its own music-download store next year, putting it on the path to direct competition with Apple Computer's iTunes and a growing list of rival digital song stores.
Apple today launched the long-awaited iTunes Music Store in Australia, with songs priced at AU$1.69, videos at AU$3.39 and most albums at AU$16.99, despite failing to come to a licensing agreement with music heavyweight Sony BMG.
Australia's online music stores have responded to music analyst Phil Tripp's criticism of the market, with one of the nation's largest players saying he "ought to catch up with the reality of online music downloads."
Digital rights management provider destraMusic.com has signed an agreement to deliver a digital music download store for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC).
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