May 10, 2000
Cyber-channel music: triumph and tribulation
THE METEORIC rise of the on-line music industry and its 'producer-customer direct link' business model is one of the thrilling tales of the Net. Within a short span, the on-line music industry has grown enormously and shaken the music industry's power structure. But a recent U.S. judgment against the popular MP3 site has turned the tide against these online music services. NetSpeak this week focuses its attention on the ebb and flow of the Net-music world.
