Some people are using the music file-sharing networks to preview an artists work or new release before paying for the artists music CD, whilst there will always be others who just take advantage of the free music download networks.

Many file-sharing network users have said that using the networks is very good for the music industry generally, bringing many new listeners to unknown artists that need some publicity, artists that as yet dont have access to the commercial radio media, bringing to these artists or bands the opportunity to gain this much needed publicity.

When all is said and done, when we download online music we need to ensure that the existing artists copyright laws are upheld. For this reason we need to ensure that we always legally download music.

Many hundreds of software download sites are already advertising that they allow you to safely and legally download music, nevertheless be careful, ignorance is not an acceptable excuse. So always download music with due care and attention.

Please enjoy your legally downloaded music, for music is an eternal relaxing joy to millions of us and has always been since the begining of time.