what is the background idea on which lala.com basically based ???? and what type of internet business model basically they are using when we compare it with different services like Amazon or ebay etc

what is the background idea on which lala.com basically based ???? and what type of internet business model basically they are using when we compare it with different services like Amazon or ebay etc

I guess we can debate for years this question. Let’s say we focus on the end user, who is not a geek: No, you’re right there is no clear difference.
Let’s be honest: “Digital Locker” like “CRM” (customer relationship marketing) is a marketing term invented by companies who provide those types of services to differentiate themselves, and give the impression to the public they have invented something new.

Now, if we go back to your original story, Lala.com. My point was that the “Digital Private Copy” is the way forward, for businesses who want to offer digital music/video, without spending months in negotiation with music labels and other publishers. It is perfectly legal. See here to understand http://www.v-burny.com/Bill-of-rights.html. If you buy a music CD at Ebay or Amazon for $0.50, you know that you will rip it, digitize and transfer to your iPod plus upload to your web storage/digital locker, right? Well, legally, Amazon/Ebay does not need the authorisation of the music labels to give you access to this digital copy well before the postman knocks at your door to deliver the CD.

Now think: why pay £0.79 per song at itunes or $0.10 per streaming at Lala, when at markeplaces like V-Burny/Ebay/Amazon, you could buy the full cd of the Beattles for maybe $1.50, and get the 12 songs available to listen online and download immediately after purchase, from the webstorage/digital locker they provide?

That’s why the “Digital Private Copy” service is the way forward for all online retailers. No more time spent dealing with record labels, no more discussions about on Digital Right Management.

You agree?

Victor (Co-Founder, http://www.v-burny.com)

I guess we can debate for years this question. Let’s say we focus on the end user, who is not a geek: No, you’re right there is no clear difference.
Let’s be honest: “Digital Locker” like “CRM” (customer relationship marketing) is a marketing term invented by companies who provide those types of services to differentiate themselves, and give the impression to the public they have invented something new.

Now, if we go back to your original story, Lala.com. My point was that the “Digital Private Copy” is the way forward, for businesses who want to offer digital music/video, without spending months in negotiation with music labels and other publishers. It is perfectly legal. See here to understand http://www.v-burny.com/Bill-of-rights.html. If you buy a music CD at Ebay or Amazon for $0.50, you know that you will rip it, digitize and transfer to your iPod plus upload to your web storage/digital locker, right? Well, legally, Amazon/Ebay does not need the authorisation of the music labels to give you access to this digital copy well before the postman knocks at your door to deliver the CD.

Now think: why pay £0.79 per song at itunes or $0.10 per streaming at Lala, when at markeplaces like V-Burny/Ebay/Amazon, you could buy the full cd of the Beattles for maybe $1.50, and get the 12 songs available to listen online and download immediately after purchase, from the webstorage/digital locker they provide?

That’s why the “Digital Private Copy” service is the way forward for all online retailers. No more time spent dealing with record labels, no more discussions about on Digital Right Management.

You agree?

Victor (Co-Founder, http://www.v-burny.com)

best,
Nic

best,
Nic