At one time they were needed to get music out. It is no longer
needed. Institutions struggle with the problem of existence.
Once an institution comes into existence it will try and justify it's
existence even when it is no longer viable.
I could name a few other things that come to mind, but wont.
Institutional mindset is very difficult to overcome.
Stewart
At 02:22 PM 1/31/2009, you wrote:
I think we are approaching the end of an era. It is unfortunate for the
music cartel that in the intervening years they have not put in the
effort to develop a new business model. These days about the only company
still interested in DRM is Microsoft. An interesting development is the
proliferation of artist's private web sites, used to sell their music
directly to their fans. The music cartel is getting hit from both sides.
Rev. Stewart A. Marshall
mailto:popoz...@earthlink.net
Prince of Peace www.princeofpeaceozark.org
Ozark, AL SL 82
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