File Under: Too Good to Be True

As the old saying goes, if something is too good to be true then it probably is. However, I may have stumbled on an exception. The peer-to-peer file service iMesh is apparently in the process of converting from an old school Napster-style free for all downloading engine into a legit iTunes-style pay to download service. BUT until that transition is complete, it is my understanding that it is STILL operating as an old school Napster-style free for all with legal approval as some sort of bizarre experiment under the settlement terms of an earlier lawsuit. That's right - it seems that for a limited time (I would have to assume VERY limited) you can download as much music as you want, as often as you want, and NOT have to worry about violating either the law or your conscience. Check out these articles for yourself and see what you think:
http://www.soulshine.ca/news/newsarticle.php?nid=2757
http://news.com.com/Legal+P2P+opens+for+business/2100-1027_3-5911718.html
http://www.cdfreaks.com/news/12593

So there you go. It looks legit to me (sidenote to the good folks in Raleigh from the NC Bar: that is in no way, shape, or form meant to be legal advice), and I plan exploit it for it's all it's worth. I'll be sure to let everyone know if I happen to be WAY off on this one, and the FBI breaks down my door tonight, guns drawn, like when they went after Elian Gonzalez. Anyway, if this is old news, then I apologize for wasting your time. I usually keep up to date on these things and I just found out about it today. Much thanks to my brother for pointing it out. But for now, back to iMesh. Here's the link:
http://www.imesh.com/