Their stated goal is to support artists' creativity and help them not be cheated out of money by illegal downloading.

The federation attributed the increase to a 13 percent rise in broadband lines around the world and an industry campaign against illegal downloading.

The industry points to illegal downloading, competition from other entertainment and the weak economy to explain the decline.

In order to offset the revenue lost to illegal downloading, record companies began restructuring the traditional deals.

Even in a time where illegal downloading is so common, iTunes' success keeps growing.

But it is best known as a tool for illegal downloading.

And, in an era of illegal downloading, fans buy her music online, too.

However, I would like to say clearly that citizens cannot have an unlimited right to unrestricted illegal downloading!

Internet service providers have struck a deal with government and the music industry to help clamp down on illegal downloading.

The battle against illegal downloading will be won when a fair price is established that the buying public does not feel ripped off!