Yeah, about those peer-to-peer networks... probably not the best idea anymore, since Kid Rock and Dr. Dre and Moby and Madonna have taken to suing college students for illegal downloading. Ideally, you could send them a resounding "go to hell" by never giving them another cent of your hard-earned cash.

But we understand -- sometimes a brother just has to hear "La Isla Bonita" without fear of The Man locking him up. In that case, we offer a variety of inexpensive, completely legal options for downloading your favorite music.

 


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Apple iTunes
Apple iTunes is the number one music download site of all-time. iTunes offers over 2 million songs from major artists including new releases, and most songs are only $.99.

Since it began, iTunes has sold more than 500 millions songs. iTunes also uses the most popular jukebox software on the 'net, iTunes 5.0 and is the perfect compliment for the iPod or other MP3 players. After installing the iTunes software, you can search for any songs, or sort by artist, genre and many others.

Apple iTunes




Napster
Napster, the music download service that started it all, is now offering unlimited access to over 1 million songs, plus commercial-free radio stations and you can get it all any way you want it. And it's 100% legal!

Napster allows you to listen to an unlimited amount of music online, share music with other Napster members, load up your favorite MP3 player with music and even buy songs to keep forever.

Napster




Rhapsody
Rhapsody
Rhapsody, which is run by Internet multimedia leader Real Networks, offers more than 1 million songs and customizable radio stations. All songs can be put on your MP3 players to listen when you want.

Rhapsody offers a free trial which allows you complete access for the first 14 days.

Rhapsody