ss, and as such, we are taking steps to establish a business model, create value for our users and push the limits of our technology. For months, we've been explicit about our goals to settle the complex and costly legal battle that we're currently involved in. Bertelsmann provides us with a very real opportunity to move forward. They're our first major media company partner, and together we're going to work to bring the other recording companies and music publishers to the table as well. As we move into the future, we hope that you will not focus on speculation, but facts and our actions. Stay tuned, we trust you will not be disappointed. Will there be a fee to use Napster? Yes and no. For the moment the Napster experience will remain exactly the same while we figure out the best way to structure an enhanced membership service and try to gain acceptance from other major recording and publishing companies. In the coming weeks, we will be asking you for your input to help us define exactly what this evolved service will be. Once we have come up with what we feel is the best solution -- based in part on your feedback -- we will announce our plans on our website and through the Napster software. We are confident that we can devise a system that will make everyone happy -- Napster users, artists and songwriters, as well as record and publishing companies. Our commitment to you is that once we have the system set, we will always make sure that the community knows exactly where the money is going. ...
