With the birth of the Internet, and its inherent leveling of the distribution market, came the rise of the 'free' philosophy. Anybody could write articles and essays, and put them on the web for free. This was followed by the growth of the pirated music industry, and as broadband use spread this even extended into the movie market. As a consequence, the 'free philosophy' of the Internet, and the tools used to do so, have become negative topics. However, the intelligent publisher will find much of use if they are prepared to think outside the box. Read more »
