The the band Wilco’s recording company wanted changes in the band’s latest album, the group decided to leave and make its work available over the internet. It’s been a good business move as the group has built a following. Why don’t more musicians embrace downloading? “What if there was a movement to shut down libraries because book publishers and authors were up in arms over the idea that people are reading books for free? It would send a message that books are only for the elite who can afford them. Stop trying to treat music like it’s a tennis shoe, something to be branded. If the music industry wants to save money, they should take a look at some of their six-figure executive expense accounts. All those lawsuits can’t be cheap, either.”