What Firefox is to Internet Explorer...we need an open source client to compete with ITunes. Ideally this product would be used for 1) managing a personal digital music collection 2) facilitating transfer of music to all digital music players 3) buying music from various independent online labels other than ITunes.
Point #3 is most important because a proper open source client would facilitate plug-ins to allow non-technical music lovers to easily purchase music from their favorite sites (with one click like ITunes?) and then manage the download and filing of the music. Basically a seamless buying experience just like ITunes...except built on open standards, with the ability to access independent online labels. If you've ever tried to buy music with Napster, you'll know what I mean...confusing for the unitiated.
Is anyone out there developing such a thing? This is what independent bands will truly need take advantage of digital music. ITunes fees are too high, and there are too many restrictions. Open standards will free independent artists.
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What Firefox is to Internet Explorer...we need an open source client to compete with ITunes. Ideally this product would be used for 1) managing a personal digital music collection 2) facilitating transfer of music to all digital music players 3) buying music from various independent online labels other than ITunes. Point #3 is most important because a proper open source client would facilitate plug-ins to allow non-technical music lovers to easily purchase music from their favorite sites (with one click like ITunes?) and then manage the download and filing of the music. Basically a seamless buying experience just like ITunes...except built on open standards, with the ability to access independent online labels. If you've ever tried to buy music with Napster, you'll know what I mean...confusing for the unitiated. Is anyone out there developing such a thing? This is what independent bands will truly need take advantage of digital music. ITunes fees are too high, and there are too many restrictions. Open standards will free independent artists.