Well, as Bertelsmann pilot their new legit P2P network in Germany, we hear that one of their big competitors in the space, iMesh, are about to launch theirs. iMesh has apparently satisfied record label execs that their system works, and word is that they will launch any time now with a $6.95 monthly subscription rate. That will allow subscribers to share any music from the catalogues of signed up record labels without running the risk of a nasty legal letter from the RIAA. iMesh, of course, used to be an illegal P2P system, but was able to pursue its legit P2P ambitions after paying a multi-million dollar settlement to the major record companies. With both iMesh and Bertelsmann's GNAB now readying for launch, presumably the other big player in this space, Mashboxx, will have to get their service ready for public consumption sooner rather than later.
Oct 26, 2005
•
1 min read
iMesh ready to go
iMesh is reportedly about to launch a legal subscription P2P service at $6.95 a month, after satisfying record labels.