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  • Can't stop the music

    Trying to find a path through the music copy and share debate is a continuing battle, but should it be?

  • Apple unveils music store

    Apple Computer has unveiled its latest line of digital music products, including a long-awaited Internet music store and ultrathin versions of its popular iPod portable MP3 player.

  • Will AAC kill the MP3 star?

    A new digital storage format called Advanced Audio Coding (AAC) is finding its way into consumer products, and it is demonstrably superior to MP3 in a number of ways. Is the format that enabled the rise of online music trading already obsolete?

  • Developer to revive iTunes file-sharing

    The developer of a peer-to-peer file-sharing plug-in for Apple Computer's iTunes music application has decided to give the software a new lease on life, after it was put out of commission by the computer maker's lawyers earlier this month.

  • It's All About MP3

    With the rise and fall of Napster, just about everyone knows what an MP3 is. But in case you have been hiding under a pile of vinyl records for the last 18 months, here are the basics.

  • Video iPods on the horizon

    After much gossip and speculation, it looks like Apple is indeed working on a portable video player. But creating a device that's as easy to use as a music iPod won't be easy.

  • Free music: Why not?

    One sure way to stop pirates is to make music free. Distributors could pick up the tab and get their investment back from marketers and advertisers.

  • Can the music industry change?

    In order to survive, the IT industry has gone through some big changes in the last few years. by contrast, the music industry still doesn't get it.

  • iTunes makes Windows debut

    Apple ventures into new territory with its music service. But can it make the balance sheet sing?

  • The Aural Challenge

    Do you think you can tell the difference between an MP3 file encoded at 128KB and a WMA file at 96KB? Are you curious about how digital compression works? What bit rate should you use when encoding files? Take the aural challenge and see if you can hear the difference between a variety of formats!

  • MP3.com Announces Subscription System

    MP3.com Chairman and CEO Michael Robertson announced a new subscription system that would allow artists and labels to control the price of subscriptions -- and raise or lower the charge.

  • Xbox hacking not for amateurs

    The first add-ons that purportedly allow the console to play illegally copied game software have gone on sale, but analysts say they're unlikely to inspire a wave of copy infringement.

  • Roxio Easy Media Creator 7

    Roxio's Easy Media Creator 7 offers the most comprehensive and well-integrated suite of CD- and DVD-burning tools on the market.

  • mp123.com

    Similar to the Napster experience, this site boasts 1.5 million titles. The catch? You've got to swap (with permission.)

  • What to know before you buy

    Can you really trust what a salesman tells you? Get the essential information before you enter the store. ZDNet partner Consumer Reports magazine brings you tips on buying everything from DVD players to cordless phones.

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