Distributing media files

US Publication number: 2007005538
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ABSTRACT
The present invention is directed to a system, method, and apparatus of downloading digital media files by a user wherein a compter user may download digital media files without incurring any charges whereby the computer user is subject to a targeted advertisement, in particular, during the file download time. Fees collected from advertisers can be used to offset the royalties due to rights holders of the digital media files such that the download is free for the user. Preferably, this system and apparatus can be used to disseminate digital media files such as music, books, artwork, video, games, ring tones, and multimedia works.
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