Not surprisingly, most Internet users believe they should be able...
Not surprisingly, most Internet users believe they should be able to download content free, according to survey by CEA. Among findings: (1) 89% of Internet users already download multimedia content and information. (2) 92% oppose paying taxes to use…
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Internet, 75% oppose online sales taxes, 61% oppose laws to prevent file-sharing software such as Napster. (3) Only 15% said they're buying less music or software because file-sharing allowed them to download similar products. Slightly more said they were buying more, and majority said it had no impact on their purchasing. CEA Pres. Gary Shapiro said survey showed “we are on a collision course between intellectual property owners who want consumers to pay by the bit for access and consumers who want free access, but will pay for better or more complete content.” Shapiro said public policy debates must “shift the paradigm” to allow new technologies to evolve. CEA is supporting file-sharing technologies that, like VCRs, could expand consumer electronics market.