Free music download scheme hits bum note

AT DAWN yesterday a chorus of 25 million free and legal songs were supposed to herald a new revolution in music.

Free music download scheme hits bum note

But those who stayed awake hoping to download an entire music library without breaking the law or paying a cent were greeted by a single track — the sound of silence.

Yesterday, internet discussion forums published rumours and speculation as to why Qtrax’s proposed launch did not go to plan.

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