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Tuppence-worth:
Open Source software has made it possible for more and more artists to sell directly.
We've been running an independent mp3 store providing accompaniments for singers for several years: http://www.youraccompanist.com/
Here's what I'd advise any artist who wants to set out on their own:
- Find some one who can help you set up an open source shop
- Provide DRM free files
- Encourage sharing and reuse
- Put the user in direct contact with the user
- Be cheaper than iTunes
- Respect your customers and listen to them
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Tuppence-worth:
Open Source software has made it possible for more and more artists to sell directly.
We've been running an independent mp3 store providing accompaniments for singers for several years: http://www.youraccompanist.com/
Here's what I'd advise any artist who wants to set out on their own:
- Find some one who can help you set up an open source shop
- Provide DRM free files
- Encourage sharing and reuse
- Put the user in direct contact with the user
- Be cheaper than iTunes
- Respect your customers and listen to them