The concept of getting music for free is not new to the world. The only thing that has changed has been the way people have gone about doing it. First people used the method of cassette tapes and then came compact discs. Now people download various music file types, such as mp3s or aacs, to there computer. Portable devices called mp3 players have even been made that will store downloaded mp3 files and play them as if it was a compact disc player or a tape player. Copying music has always been illegal as it violates copyright laws. However downloading music has been controversial because it is newer. Recently however artists have begun to complain that downloading music has greatly decreased the sales of their albums and therefore cutting into their profits. Because of this the RIAA was formed. According to their website the RIAA claims,
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