The court has spoken plainly that ignorance is no defense for flea markets which profit by turning a blind eye to piracy.

If our option is to sell singles rather than to have them stolen, then we'll sell a track at a time. The important thing is to reinstate the concept that this property deserves compensation.

It's whether or not digital music will be enjoyed in a fashion that supports the creative process or one that robs it of its future.

This judgment is first and foremost a global victory for legitimate online music services, the creative community that gives those businesses life and the fans who look forward to a constant array of new music,

This is a chapter that ends on a high note for the recording industry, the tech community and music fans and consumers everywhere. At the end of the day, this is about our ability to invest in new music, ... An online marketplace populated by legitimate services allows us to do just that.

They were filled with the euphoria of our misery.

This decision reflects a growing international chorus: those who promote theft can be held accountable, no matter how they attempt to escape responsibility.

The theft of music in its various forms continues to exact a heavy price. The piracy problem on college campuses is evolving and presenting new challenges.

There's no real practical way to follow that suggestion, ... That's a dodge. It is a failure to accept responsibility for the fundamental fact that his companies have a business model predicated on theft. They need to deal with that fundamental question.

There's genuine excitement about the offering, ... We're hopeful that that P2P becomes a legitimate part of the distribution of music.