Wired’s on a roll. In the October issue, they ran a page by Rebecca Harper that puts the effect of music sharing into perspective: The labels have released 14% fewer new CDs since 1999 and they’ve raised the prices 16% since 1997 (after adjusting for inflation). Yes, she says, file sharing has cost the industry money. “But what the RIAA doesn’t want to admit is that the CD is reaching the end of its life cycle…”

Then in the December issue (the one with Uma on the cover), they devote a part of a page to step-by-step instructions on how to make a copy of DVD.

And while we’re on the topic(s):

1. Don’t miss Larry Lessig’s Wired piece on user-owned fiber to the home.

2. LOCA is a new music label that’s trying to do it right: the music is free but the CD’s gonna cost you. Worth a look, a listen and maybe some bucks.

3. I’m off to buy the latest Dixie Chicks CD. I first listened to them because of The Controversy. Turns out I like them.

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