Yes, once again, one of the most famous (or notorious) music download sites -- Napster -- is free.
However, things are a bit different now as Napster moves to an advertiser-supported model that allows users to listen to songs for free five times before paying for a song or monthly subscription. Walt Disney Co. and Guitar Center are among the site's new sponsors, and record labels will get a cut of the advertising revenue.
Check out the blurb on the IAB SmartBrief newsletter or the whole scoop at www.usatoday.com.