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New Napster Off To A Solid Start

Posted by Hemos on from the jumping-into-high-gear dept.

Anonymous Superhero writes "From Wired magazine Napster 2.0 has a sleek design and makes exploring new music a pleasure. The most nagging problem? The confusing licensing issues. A review by Katie Dean." I haven't tried it yet - still using the iTunes store.

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  1. The RIAA are sure to going to stomp on it again... by soluzar22 · · Score: 0, Troll

    I mean, if you download music without paying through the nose for it, the RIAA get PO-ed.
    Simple equation. 'Complex licencing issues' my butt! They hate all file-share services. There will never be a P2P worth using, as long as the biggest powers in the world are still functioning under a capitalist economy based on greed. In my opinion, that's the bottom line. I prefer not to place myself in line to be sued. So I ignore all P2P services. The megacorps make life hard enough, what with wanting to ban all free software, and directly controll my PC, so why give 'em an opening to blast me by using these things. I mean P2P to the RIAA is like a red rag to a bull. Vive freedom! Down with corporations. but until that glorious day, I'll steer clear of P2P.

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  2. Re:Money by mumblestheclown · · Score: 0, Troll
    Right there is why I don't think it will catch on. People don't like the idea of paying until the end of time for something they have bought.

    I've bought home gym equipment in the past. i have no trouble paying a gym a monthly fee for access to more equipment that i could reasonably store in my home.

    Oh wait.. maybe i should have chosen an example that slashdotters could relate to..