> I guess I don't need to point out how much money Apple has made through iTunes by selling unprotected audio tracks for the past years. Who gives a shit how m

> I guess I don't need to point out how much money Apple has made through iTunes by selling unprotected audio tracks for the past years. Who gives a shit how much Apple makes? If the creators can't make enough to cover their costs or -- even better -- make a living practicing their art, then we all lose out. (Edit: I'm not attacking happywolf -- I understand what she or he is saying. I'm just trying to put a pin on the real trouble with the economics of selling media. The aggregators have been doing fine. It's the creators who appear to be feeling the squeeze.)