Apple iTunes 8 is the industry standard for multimedia jukebox software and despite the need for a UI overhaul and some liposuction to remove the bloat, iTunes is a solid choice that most users will enjoy.
iTunes 7 includes some great updates, like gapless playback, games downloads and a better interface, but Australian users so far miss out on the movie downloads available to American users.
Should free P2P music site Qtrax eventually strike licensing deals with the major music companies, it still may face challenges from individual artists.
In the '90s, when the MP3 was new, it was difficult to predict the medium's effect on the music industry and our culture. Today, the results of the MP3 revolution are starting to show -- and they're not all good.
After seeing the future of MP3 player at CES, one question stands out: Why is it that most of the MP3 players aren't created for the people who truly love music?
Radiohead is selling its latest album, In Rainbows, online and DRM-free for anything punters want to pay -- and that includes zero dollars and zero cents.