Can you remember what music was like before the internet? The way that people looked for CDs was completely different from the way that people do today.
If you wanted an album, you'd have to visit your local CD store and pony up at least 12 dollars for a full length CD. If you wanted to buy a single, you'd still have to pay a few dollars just for the song and a bonus track or two.
There were also things like Columbia House, which gave people access to a bunch of free CDs up front in exchange for a future commitment to buy a certain amount.
In the late 1990s, we saw the birth of the MP3 format. People could now listen to music from their computers without the need for a CD. The ability to store things digitally changed the state of music as we know it today.
Many people expected to see digital albums sold through marketplaces since so many people preferred to download their albums instead of dealing with the clunky CDs and their cases. Contrary to what was expected, the world of music wasn't willing to adapt.
A few smart developers thought up the idea to allow people to share their music and other files with the masses. As a result, a number of P2P programs flourished and millions of people were suddenly getting their music for free. No one could have envisioned such a drastic change.
A lot of regulations came into play so it's no longer wise to recklessly download music at no charge. Some users have even gotten in trouble for doing so. Despite this, a number of legal options have emerged that allow people to do the same thing.
Think about what you did for music a few years ago and what you do today. There's a good chance that you're doing something different. With the prevalence of mobile devices that can store songs, many people are downloading music straight to their phones these days. Others are streaming them, which we predict will become the next big trend as cloud computing continues to grow.
If you wanted an album, you'd have to visit your local CD store and pony up at least 12 dollars for a full length CD. If you wanted to buy a single, you'd still have to pay a few dollars just for the song and a bonus track or two.
There were also things like Columbia House, which gave people access to a bunch of free CDs up front in exchange for a future commitment to buy a certain amount.
In the late 1990s, we saw the birth of the MP3 format. People could now listen to music from their computers without the need for a CD. The ability to store things digitally changed the state of music as we know it today.
Many people expected to see digital albums sold through marketplaces since so many people preferred to download their albums instead of dealing with the clunky CDs and their cases. Contrary to what was expected, the world of music wasn't willing to adapt.
A few smart developers thought up the idea to allow people to share their music and other files with the masses. As a result, a number of P2P programs flourished and millions of people were suddenly getting their music for free. No one could have envisioned such a drastic change.
A lot of regulations came into play so it's no longer wise to recklessly download music at no charge. Some users have even gotten in trouble for doing so. Despite this, a number of legal options have emerged that allow people to do the same thing.
Think about what you did for music a few years ago and what you do today. There's a good chance that you're doing something different. With the prevalence of mobile devices that can store songs, many people are downloading music straight to their phones these days. Others are streaming them, which we predict will become the next big trend as cloud computing continues to grow.
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