Kazaa, one of the most popular peer-to-peer (P2P) software programs, is attempting to offer legit services to content providers. In version 2.6, Kazaa hopes to entice game developers and music distributors to sell their wares online through their P2P software. Kazaa believes that their P2P method of distribution is the most efficient and cost effective way to deliver large file size programs and premium digital media content. For example, Kazaa suggests musicians create a digital package, which they call a “Kapsule,” that contains images, audio, video, lyrics, tour dates, and band information, thus offering the consumer a richer media experience. MORE »

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I4U has posted an article on the new DiVA 489 connected DVR/DVD recorder that burns digital content to DVDs or CDs in Windows Media 9 Series Video (WMV9) format. Moreover, the device can stream Windows Media files to and from a PC via its Ethernet connection. MORE »

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A review of the highly anticipated Napster 2.0 music download service is now available at CNET Reviews.

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Netgear and Mediabolic have announced a partnership to create networked digital entertainment devices (a.k.a. Media Clients) for home users. The partnership would combine Netgear’s networking technologies and Mediabolic’s M1 networked entertainment software platform. MORE »

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Microsoft is putting the final touches on its Media2Go platform, now called “Portable Media Center.” With the name finalized, device manufactures announced, and functionality introduced to the public, Portable Media Center devices will be in our hands by the second half of 2004. MORE »

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A review of the new PC-only, 99-cent-per-song Musicmatch 8.1 music download service is available at CNET Reviews.

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