And then some…

Digital sales fall below expectations.

The roll of the dice continues with authorized P2P services.

Apple announces deal with the 4 majors.

Skype is potentially the next big thing in music sharing, bringing the original Kazaa developers back to where they started.

...with many titles costing greater than the physical product.

Jun Group launches Stageside, an “enormous step” towards free – and freely available – big music online.

Apple Computers' breaks its silence on France's copyright reform bill.

The French government moves to force iTunes compatibility. Update: French lawmakers approve the bill.

The iTunes music store reaches its magic number.

The iTunes music store reaches its magic number.

It appears there's little that can stop Apple from also becoming the dominant authorized video distribution leader, as it significantly expands its lineup.

Although layoffs have occurred, the company claims its employee headcount should ultimately rise.

Optimism’s abound for iTunes and P2P in 2006.

As the record labels cry foul over music downloading, many artists have chosen not to follow the trend of getting a record deal by going independent and offering their music for free online.