Microsoft is making moves to put digital music everywhere consumers want to go. At Webnoize 1999 today, the software giant announced significant deals with major record companies and device makers to securely deliver music for play via the Net, portable music players, and someday through car and home stereos. To compete with streaming media leader RealNetworks and the rash of firms delivering independent music in the popular MP3 format, Microsoft is putting its stake on standards and partnerships that protect copyrighted music in the Digital Age...

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