Comments on: Nine Inch Nails Uploads Album to Torrent Sites http://cybernetnews.com/2008/03/03/nine-inch-nails-uploads-album-to-torrent-sites/ Technology News Sun, 12 Oct 2008 21:38:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Ryan http://cybernetnews.com/2008/03/03/nine-inch-nails-uploads-album-to-torrent-sites/#comment-132471 Ryan Tue, 04 Mar 2008 22:07:28 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/2008/03/03/nine-inch-nails-uploads-album-to-torrent-sites/#comment-132471 While it is sad that they couldn't handle the traffic, it is also a blessing. This means that the response was far greater than what they had anticipated, and it may open the eyes of other music publishers out there. While it is sad that they couldn’t handle the traffic, it is also a blessing. This means that the response was far greater than what they had anticipated, and it may open the eyes of other music publishers out there.

]]> By: Rob http://cybernetnews.com/2008/03/03/nine-inch-nails-uploads-album-to-torrent-sites/#comment-132456 Rob Tue, 04 Mar 2008 20:22:20 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/2008/03/03/nine-inch-nails-uploads-album-to-torrent-sites/#comment-132456 They weren't prepared for the immense response that was received. Nothing is tried and true for this method of music release and distribution. I'm sure this release was a learning experience and will make the next release even better/smoother. They weren’t prepared for the immense response that was received. Nothing is tried and true for this method of music release and distribution. I’m sure this release was a learning experience and will make the next release even better/smoother.

]]> By: Scott http://cybernetnews.com/2008/03/03/nine-inch-nails-uploads-album-to-torrent-sites/#comment-132436 Scott Tue, 04 Mar 2008 15:55:51 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/2008/03/03/nine-inch-nails-uploads-album-to-torrent-sites/#comment-132436 f0dder: on the NIN site, you can buy the 36 tracks in FLAC format (that is, if you can actually get it to work...). Buying at Amazon only allows 256kbps MP3. Also, it looks like the entire nin.com site is down, as of this post. f0dder: on the NIN site, you can buy the 36 tracks in FLAC format (that is, if you can actually get it to work…). Buying at Amazon only allows 256kbps MP3.

Also, it looks like the entire nin.com site is down, as of this post.

]]> By: f0dder http://cybernetnews.com/2008/03/03/nine-inch-nails-uploads-album-to-torrent-sites/#comment-132433 f0dder Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:57:00 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/2008/03/03/nine-inch-nails-uploads-album-to-torrent-sites/#comment-132433 Nifty - Reznor is a great guy. I just hope the quality of the downloadable version is good (read: lossless compression), and that he'll still be releasing pressed CDs... I'm a cover-art whore :) Nifty - Reznor is a great guy.

I just hope the quality of the downloadable version is good (read: lossless compression), and that he’ll still be releasing pressed CDs… I’m a cover-art whore :)

]]> By: Scott http://cybernetnews.com/2008/03/03/nine-inch-nails-uploads-album-to-torrent-sites/#comment-132431 Scott Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:27:00 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/2008/03/03/nine-inch-nails-uploads-album-to-torrent-sites/#comment-132431 It's a great idea, but only if they can fix all the problems... I understand they were unprepared for the huge response, which made it very difficult to actually complete a purchase, so I'm sure they'll be better prepared next time. However, even after I was able to complete my purchase, I had problem after problem with my download page; I'd get 4MB or so, then it would stop. I'd try again, and it would stop again, over & over, never getting anywhere near the complete 600+ MB file. I tried sporadically throughout the night, and had the same problems. Now, this morning, my download link has expired........ The two emails I sent to support@store.nin.com (one last night & one early this morning) have yet to receive any response. It's a great idea, if it works, and it's great for consumers, if they can actually get what they pay for. It’s a great idea, but only if they can fix all the problems… I understand they were unprepared for the huge response, which made it very difficult to actually complete a purchase, so I’m sure they’ll be better prepared next time. However, even after I was able to complete my purchase, I had problem after problem with my download page; I’d get 4MB or so, then it would stop. I’d try again, and it would stop again, over & over, never getting anywhere near the complete 600+ MB file. I tried sporadically throughout the night, and had the same problems. Now, this morning, my download link has expired……..

The two emails I sent to support@store.nin.com (one last night & one early this morning) have yet to receive any response.

It’s a great idea, if it works, and it’s great for consumers, if they can actually get what they pay for.

]]> By: Rob http://cybernetnews.com/2008/03/03/nine-inch-nails-uploads-album-to-torrent-sites/#comment-132428 Rob Tue, 04 Mar 2008 12:21:59 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/2008/03/03/nine-inch-nails-uploads-album-to-torrent-sites/#comment-132428 This was an awesome idea. Being a huge NIN fan it was quite a surprise to wake up finding a new 36-track album. I downloaded the first nine songs free, later today I'll end up preordering the two cd set which comes with a free download of the whole thing. This was an awesome idea. Being a huge NIN fan it was quite a surprise to wake up finding a new 36-track album. I downloaded the first nine songs free, later today I’ll end up preordering the two cd set which comes with a free download of the whole thing.

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