How can I obtain MP3s and other digital files legally?


As noted previously, some MP3s can be legally obtained through online subscription services or from sites officially permitted by the copyright holders to offer certain MP3 downloads. Some of the “pay for play” services from which MP3s can be legally obtained are:

Apple iTunes Music Store

MusicMatch

FullAudio MusicNow

MusicNet

Napster 2.0 (formerly Pressplay)

Listen.com Rhapsody

E-Music

MP3.com

Peoplesound


There are now numerous Web sites linking to or offering free, legitimate music and video, including:

Kuro5hin.org  


The industry-sponsored Music United site


iTunes radio stations. In iTunes, click on "Radio" on your list of music sources.


live365.com


Amazon.com


iRATE radio,  which learns your music preferences and guides you to new music you'll probably like. 



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