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Originally Posted by Skully

For better or worse, downloading is the wave of the future. It's here to stay. The MP3 format is not. So, from a long-term perspective (and I'm talking five years, not five decades), much of this debate is entirely moot. The changes are going to keep coming, quicker and quicker. The sound quality of downloadable music will improve, surpassing everything that's come before it. You'll be able to upgrade the quality of your media player with software updates. Etc., etc. People are debating the merits of Model As versus Model Ts and we're getting ready to go into outer space. Enjoy your Model A, but don't expect Ford to start producing them again for mass consumption.

Like everyone else, I miss the artwork. I also fear for the future of the album as art -- collections of songs with a beginning, middle and end.

Downloading is about as exciting and attractive as floppy disks.

Except for Computer Nerds with the pocket protectors in thier shirt pockets, of course.