Yet that barrier to entry will erode as more music is distributed on the internet and mobile phones.
The case raised an outcry in Germany when videos of the abuses, captured on a digital camera, were distributed on the Internet.
In 1991, Mr. Zimmermann created a system called Pretty Good Privacy, which was distributed on the Internet and subsequently drew the ire of the United States government.
Writers want such payments increased, and have proposed a structure for compensation when movies and shows are distributed on the Internet or through other forms of new media.
In the 19th century, photography was just on the scene; in the 21st century, it's digital imaging and then the ease with which these can be distributed on the internet.
In a major departure from its traditional business model, E.A. plans to announce Monday that it is developing a new installment in its hit Battlefield series that will be distributed on the Internet as a free download.
While there are surely some surprises that have been held back for the press previews, photos of many coming models have been distributed on the Internet or provided as artfully disguised teasers by the automakers.
GAMING FREELY In a major departure from its traditional business model, Electronic Arts, the video game industry bellwether, plans to announce that it is developing an installment in its hit series Battlefield that will be distributed on the Internet as a free download.
And once the images start to be distributed on the internet, there is no way of ever being sure they have been completely removed.
Taking that step, he says, makes it much easier now for the company to convert titles stored on digital tape (a physical medium) into digital files, which are distributed on the Internet through broadband connections.
