"The [Sony BMG] deal with Mashboxx, led by Grokster's former president, Wayne Rosso, aims to create an open network while limiting or even blocking the trading of copyrighted material," reports The New York Times.
"As part of the deal, Sony BMG's music will be available on the service for 99 cents a track. Mr Rosso said users wishing to preview a song could download a version that plays a limited number of times, with a voice-over advertising the full rendition being heard intermittently over the music. Anyone deciding to purchase would get access to the unadulterated song.
"Mr Rosso said the network would allow the free exchange of music by artists and labels who wished to make their work available free, as well as live-concert recordings and other hard-to-find files."
