In Poroila's view of the electronic networks it is impossible to predict the future and futile to try and prepare for it. The best we can hope to do is to not gape too long at the new developments but to study them actively, adjust to them and adapt them to our service. It seems inevitable, however, that the relatively high speed and low cost of services on the Internet will be attractive. The scenario in Poroila's crystal ball reveals recordings gradually disappearing from shops and libraries. As more homes acquire the necessary technology, new music is increasingly distributed on the electronic networks.
Libraries continue to recycle the music items they've got, but their stocks slowly dwindle.
It's just a matter of time. Music that's distributed legally over the networks can't be lent out free of charge by libraries unless the producer does likewise, and illegal material can't be lent under any circumstances. However, Poirola sees music libraries dealing increasingly with information about music on the networks. In his view the prospects for an information service are as good as those for lending are bad. A professional review service offers virtual hit-lists and sound samples.