What are two main approaches to managing the transition to the new era for the recording industry?
Digital Rights Management (DRM) and Alternative Compensation Systems
100
Out of all of the ways that the money from an iTunes purchase is made who gets the biggest cut?
The Record Label
100
About how many downloads would it take in order to “displace” individual sales?
At least 5000 downloads simply in the nature of the expansiveness of sales.
100
What other factors besides recorded music can depend heavily on piracy for it’s success?
Film, radio stations and cable TV
200
What focuses on strengthening the property aspect of music and making file-sharing less attractive?
Digital Rights Management (DRM)
200
Why did the Japanese say that even without their file downloading software it wouldn’t make a big difference in the amount of music piracy?
It wouldn’t make a difference in the long run because there are so many more downloading technologies out there now and so many tech savvy people that they aren't even needed that much.
200
What is the name of the act that supposedly makes it illegal to download files on systems such as the p2p systems?
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act, but most people just find ways around the act.
200
According to the article, how many albums out of 10 make a significant amount of money?
1 album
300
What shows more promise for supporting the entertainment culture: Alternative Compensation Systems or Digital Rights Management?
Alternative Compensation Systems
300
Does the author think that even if the lawsuits won their cases it would make a difference in music piracy in the long run?
No, looking at the bigger picture, it wouldn’t make a difference and people would still be sharing music.
300
How has Japan avoided the “epidemic” of illegal downloads?
Limited access to broadband internet and expensive mobile internet discourages illegal downloading of files.
300
What is one theory as to why publishers avoid copyright lawsuits?
There are neither enough lawyers or resources to prosecute such cases.
400
What does Condry feel is better: focusing on locations or locales?
Location, because it offers new opportunities for ethnographers to examine a diverse range of sites
400
What does the author think the reason is that music lovers like to share music?
They see it as a creative outlet and a way to share ideas, not another form of capitalism.
400
What does Condry label the increased amount of file sharing?
Dot-communism; as a reference to the idea of sharing equally with everyone.
400
In the era of cassette tapes, what percentage of the sales price would artists, songwriters and producers combined be expected to receive?
12-18%
500
Does the author think that if music is free, then people are going to stop purchasing it?
The author thinks that people are going to continue purchasing it even if they can share it for free
500
What are the four reasons Lessig gives as to why people download music?
1. Replace purchasing content
2. Sample the purchased content
3. Access unavailable content
4. Access non copyrighted content.
500
How does Condry relate music sharing to societal interactions?
Condry states that exploring music tastes is a modern way of familiarizing oneself with another person and strengthening relationships.
500
Although it costs record companies less than $1 to press a single CD and sell in the store for around $16, what is the typical price range for the cost of studio production?