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Online music on verge of revolution
By John Borland, Evan Hansen and Mike Yamamoto
May 30, 2003, 4:00 AM PT A generation from now, historians may look back at 2003 as a year that redefined popular music.
Although the significance of Apple Computer's recently announced iTunes music service is debatable, it underscores an undeniable trend toward bringing digital music to the masses. This three-day special report examines myriad elements of the music universe that were unthinkable only a few years ago.
 Free vs. fee: Underground still thrives
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State of the art: A medium reborn
A purely digital world could dramatically change the economics, marketing and consumption of music--and, perhaps unconsciously, even the way artists create their works.
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Microsoft, again: Apple's old nemesis
While the Mac maker commands today's headlines, it faces a series of obstacles from the Windows empire ranging from software licenses to influence in media industries.
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Free vs. fee: Underground still thrives
Just as e-tail stores gain momentum, free file-swapping systems are stronger than ever. How will these two ways of obtaining music affect each other?
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Editors: Mike Yamamoto, Desiree Everts
Copy editor: Lisa Denenmark
Art: Pam Doré
Production: Mike Markovich
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