who wants hellfire?

[LochnarITB]

If I really like a lot of what I hear, I buy the cd. Simple.

I have more control and the recording industry is actually getting more of my money than it was in the last 20 years. Now I can be more selective in my spending. That rocks! That's an empowerment.

That is exactly how I feel regarding this matter. Having this capability allows me not only to sample things I have already determined I should like but to try things I would never have tried without being able to do it this way. It is almost to the point of being overwhelming. There so many things out there, not only in music but in video and software too, that one will never run out of new experiences. There simply isn't enough time in the day. That is a fantastic problem to have.

I think the entertainment industry is actually realizing this turn of events as well. I think they will eventually be dragged kicking and screaming into the 21st century. They are feeling the pressure both internally and externally. Not only are the consumers demanding these possibilities, but the artists are pushing from inside. Many now realize the opportunity they have for exposure and distribution and embrace it.

Speaking of new possibilities, I just finished downloading another movie rental. I have really been enjoying this too. I wouldn't do away with watching videos on the tube with friends and family gathered around. But, for solo viewing, watching on my comp is very enjoyable. Nothing will ever replace watching in a darkened theater with an excellent sound system but wearing headphones and watching on the screen of my laptop as I sit reclined is very immersing.