DRM is out the door, but some major record labels are working on new ways to stop piracy. I believe that because music is becoming more digital, more people are paying for their music on iTunes. I believe that if the band is good, more people are willing to pay for the music. But, if the music artist is not respected, like Brittany Spears (come on, I just HAD to throw her in! haha), then more people will download the music for free. It is going to be hard to stop piracy, but people who love music are more willing to pay because of respect for the artist. I am sure major labels hate the new wave of digital music. But for me....I love it!