According to a recent study by the Canadian Record Industry Association, downloading music "illegally" doesn't necessarily hurt record sales.

Among the studies conclusions:

• Downloading makes up for less than one-third of the music on downloaders' computers.
• Downloaders often test run songs on P2P services before buying.
• The largest downloading demographic is also the largest music buying demographic.
• Dips in music sales have little to do with the availability of music on P2P services.

Of course, this certainly won't stop the RIAA lawsuits... but, one can dream. The article goes into more detail. Click here to check it out at CBC News Online.

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