The High Cost of Sharing.

Examines the impact of lawsuits filed by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) against individuals using file-sharing software to illegally download copyrighted music and makes music available to other computer users. Comments from Cary Sherman, spokesperson for the RIAA regarding the actions taken by the music industry; Goals of the music industry with the lawsuits with respect to rampant piracy of music by music fans; View of opponents that the move could backfire, alienating customers; Details of amnesty options offered by the industry to individuals who have not been charged; Comments from Wayne Rosso, president of Grokster Ltd., a file-sharing company that has been sued by music companies, regarding the continued use of his software despite objections of the music industry; History of the music industry's efforts to clamp down on this activity. INSET: Key Moments in the Online Music Battle.