Digital music standard raises host of questions

Article Abstract:

The music industry's Secure Digital Music Initiative standard would encrypt music stored in a digital format. This means that users could download a copy over the Internet, make one copy for their own use, and play it back only on devices designed to recognize a 'digital watermark.' Purveyors and users of the current 'open' standard wonder what will happen to the equipment and music they've invested in. Also, some musicians not under contract to the music industry release music over the Internet for free intentionally. New equipment may not play this 'free' music.

Prepackaged software, Integrated Record Production/Distribution, Prerecorded records and tapes, Records & Tapes, Standards, Computer software industry, Software industry, Technology development, Sound recording industry, Recording industry, Sound recordings, Audio software, Sound/audio software

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MCI net snag could drive small providers out of business

Article Abstract:

MCI's shutdown of its data network for ten days affected many businesses, large and small. Although the larger companies could handle the strain of confused subscribers, many small businesses were greatly affected and hurt.

Wired Telecommunications Carriers, Telephone Communications, Telephone communications, exc. radio, Services information, Management, Services, Telecommunications services industry, Telecommunications industry, Small business, Telephone services, WCOM, Company services, MCI Inc.

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