Rhapsody.com from Real Networks

Real Networks has announced the beta launch of Rhapsody.com, a Web-based version of its digital music service that offers consumers a free and legal way to find, play and share full length songs or albums from a deep catalog that includes all major labels.  Any consumer can stream up to 25 on-demand songs per month, while Rhapsody subscribers can stream an unlimited amount via the new Rhapsody.com beta site.

Rhapsody.com enables consumers to experience Rhapsody without first downloading a PC jukebox application, and for the first time makes Rhapsody available to Mac and Linux users.     Real is also introducing its new Rhapsody Web Services initiative today, which is intended to enable third party Web sites to access Rhapsody music services via the web.  Web portals, community sites, music sites, and other Web sites wanting to integrate music services into their Web experience can now begin to access services such as song playback and editorial content, from the award-winning Rhapsody service.    

"With Rhapsody.com, we're bringing the jukebox-in-the-sky to every internet user in America," said Rob Glaser, chairman and CEO of RealNetworks. "We're also laying the foundation to weave music into the fabric of the Internet with our Rhapsody Web Services initiative."

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