OK, most of us probably have downloaded music off places like Napster and Kazaa. I use Kazaa lite but only download and dont keep files available for upload. Lately though I guess the big industry is suceeding in shutting these places down, as music availability is quite difficult. Many mp3s on there are corrupt and have data squeels in them.
So I've noted many record companies, like Sony music are offering songs for sale online, about .99 per song. Problem is alot of them are in Windows Media format and have special codes in them to prevent copying. I doubt they'll play in Winamp. So the question is how to get these digital downloads (encripted wma's) over to mp3 format to play in Winamp. I dont like making a purchase with strings attached. I like to make copies on CDR for myself and friends and I dont think anything is wrong with that.
Once again it seems the industry doesnt want to give up any control. They just want more. I'd just like to see mp3's for sale for download with no strings attached, just like when I buy a CD. The industry has to do more to entice people away from free "illegal" downloads. Suing people aint gonna stop them. They'll have to sue half the country!
I know I'd just get rid of Kazaa lite if I could go out and buy those promo CD's for $5 and get an mp3 file I have control over for 99 cents.