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In the near future, music is probably going to be free anyway. Microsoft has already patented a ad-supported music delivery technology. That will allow people to download and distribute music freely. The music will serve up advertisements before the song begins. Similar to what radio stations and many video services on the internet. They play a short marketing clip before you watch or listen. It will be no different than television commercials. The artist will make money from advertisers and consumers will be happy because they can listen to all the music they want without a cost. I think its a win/ win situation.