May 29, 2001
Online Music Services Besieged
Online Music Services Besieged
The half-dozen lawsuits--including ones against Napster Inc., MP3.com and now Launch Media Inc.--have narrowed the services that can be offered without a license from the labels, while also setting a high price for licenses. The suits are having a chilling effect on the online music business, slowing dozens of entrepreneurs who wanted to sell music in new and intriguing ways.
Posted by rshah at May 29, 2001 12:00 PM