The Beastie Boys launch GR Radio, an MP3 streaming radio station. Chuck D maps music's Net future Rapper Chuck D postulates on tipping the artist-industry power balance using MP3. The Internet and Copyright in Music Brief overview of the issues from the perspective of an Israeli attorney. Includes a sample licensing agreement and report form. Cyberchatters Trade Electronic Booty Finding pirated MP3s on an Internet Relay Chat network.
Web audio faces the music.
New format has music downloaders happy but recording firms concerned. The entertainment industry considers various methods of copyright protection. IP Professor Mark Lemley comments on the viability of copyright protection technology. Former high-tech attorney launches Audio Explosion, a site selling legal MP3s. Recording industry heavy hitters file suit against unknown operators of pirate web sites.