mp3
The technology of MP3 MP3 is a music format that used for transmitted on the internet It Is a compression technology, the file is about one-twelfth the size of the original file. The MP3 is “ used for the exchange of digital music over the internet” (Jared Earl Grusd, p. ... The MP3 system can make very good copies from file then copy the file to your computer. The three minute song would take up to 20 megabyte space in a “wav” file, but in MP3 file, it can be condensed to a 3 megabyte space. Also, a growing number of sites offer the original MP3 files. ... Because of this, MP3 has been involved moral issue. ... There are hundred of thousands of MP3 sites on the internet with mostly illegal copies of copyrighted material available for downloading. ... The development of MP3 technology made the great loss on recording Industry. ... Some music company think that it is same behavior if you go to a CD store to steal a CD and if you go to internet to MP3 downloading. ... They are not only loss selling of CD, also loss the artists, since artists can use the technology of MP3, directly introduce their new songs to the music lover though internet. The MP3 seriously threaten the profits of music industry, since both of consumers and artists no longer need them at all. So now we can understand why the recording companies deeply concerned about the technology of MP3. ... As a result, In late 1999, recording companies filed lawsuits against two internet companies-Napster and MP3. ... In contract, some consumers support the MP3 technology. ... After the development of MP3, consumers no longer spend twenty dollars in a music store for a CD, paying @12 per month for access to the internet is a bargain. ... With the technology of MP3, many artists especially new artists can introduce or promote their music directly to consumers without spending hundred of thousands dollars on publicity. ... The technology of MP3 is aimed to be convenient for our consumer, I would never reject the benefit from access the free download music on the internet. I also enjoy many songs which I got from MP3 sites. ... I also think the development of MP3 will help the poor musicians, which give their great chance to promote their music.