Send Tom an e-mail . If the intensity of the exchange on a recent Internet radio panel at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is any indication, the question is very much open for debate. More on this intriguing conundrum in a minute. First, a few words about the different flavors of digital audio available via the Internet or by satellite.
Internet radio is hot.
Basically, it allows you to listen to radio stations anywhere in the world that have an Internet site. But music fans are increasingly seeking out new sounds from around the world. Kerbango has created one of the first real Internet radios. Built by 3Com, Kerbango works like any other radio - except that you can listen to global music, talk, news, etc. For instance, when you register at the sites, you create a user profile.