With much resistance at first, I have now succumbled fully to the ipod revolution. I was really put off my the advertisements at first. in the Bay Area, at some BART (Subway-like public transportation) stations, the platforms would be covered with IPOD ads. You couldn't go anywhere without seeing those Even though there are definite faults (it's expensive, the battery-life is ridiculously not what they advertise, etc.), I love my ipod. it's just crazy to have so much of my music available at once. I used to carry my discman everywhere with me, and would have a cd case that could hold 10 CDs. I'd carefully pick my selections before going out, etc. so having it all easibly accessible in this tiny little thing was awesome. I even have ipod accessories, such as portable speakers. my ipod allegiance is pretty pricey though for me it's been worth it.

The more I think about it filesharing, the more uncertain I become about its effects on the music industry. Lessig writes that roughly 28% of Americans older than 12 had downloaded music. I doubt a significant number of people over 55 download anything, which bumps the number of actual to potential users up to maybe 1/2. So who are the people who are downloading music, and who isn't? Everyone I know who is extremely into music downloads almost everything, and buys only the best of the best albums, having listened to a much broader selection. If everyone did this, it could have a natural selection-esque effect on the industry and force artists to constantly come up with innovative music to meet the higher standards.