In return for this, Bertelsmann will help to market AOL Europe to its customer base. Internet The Internet is helping independent records labels make up for some of the disadvantages they face competing with the giants of the music business. The Internet also lets independents stay in touch with fans everywhere and gives labels a new way to release singles. But despite the potential, the revolution has not yet happened in online music. The songs still take too long to download, Indie Web sites are often difficult to navigate, and they don't always offer easy ways to buy the CDs.
Few sites allow visitors a way to buy music and download it directly to their hard drive.
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