Technology wins again

I have a prediction regarding how music lovers might share music (or anything else for that matter) in the future and the entertainment industry won't be able to do anything about it.

The next version of Windows (Vista) will come with the capability to form instant ad-hoc peer to peer secure wireless networks. The catch is that all participants will need to be running Vista and need to have IPv6 enabled (which it will by default). But let's get back to the real story.

The entertainment industry has succeeded in terrorizing many people regarding sharing music, etc. on the internet. Here's what I envision. With Vista's new capabilities, you won't need the internet anymore to share music via peer to peer. You'll only need to meet with others in the same place with your laptops, storing your files. Now I realize the logistics of that are a bit more complicated than logging onto your fave p2p service online. But imagine the possibilities...... I can see it now..... Karl's 'Set Your Music Free' Coffee Klatch. First Sunday of every month, 9am til 1pm at the Starbucks on 4th.

I never thought I'd hear myself say this but............... thanks Microsoft!

P.S.: While I condone downloading music to audition new music - I urge you to support your favourite artists and buy their music - or at least go see their concerts.