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http://www.pandora.com/
Enter a band or song you like and it will generate a radio station based on similar sounding music.
Enter a band or song you like and it will generate a radio station based on similar sounding music.
The best thing since sliced bread
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around online music streaming services, specifically focusing on Pandora and its functionality. Participants share their experiences, opinions, and comparisons with other services, while also touching on legal aspects of internet radio.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Technical explanation
- Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant shares a link to Pandora, highlighting its ability to generate radio stations based on user preferences.
- Another participant initially encounters errors with the service but later reports it is functioning correctly.
- Some participants express excitement about the service, with one noting a limitation of 10 hours of streaming unless circumvented by using a proxy.
- A comparison is made to Yahoo LaunchCast, which is mentioned as offering similar features.
- Concerns are raised regarding the legality of online music radio stations, questioning the status of services like Pandora.
- One participant clarifies that it is legal to operate a radio station online as long as royalties are paid, suggesting a method to extend usage by clearing the Flash cache.
- Another participant expresses enthusiasm for the service, thanking the original poster for sharing it.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express a mix of excitement and skepticism regarding the legality and functionality of online music services. There is no consensus on the legality issue, as some participants question it while others provide clarifications.
Contextual Notes
Some participants mention technical issues and limitations of the services discussed, such as the 10-hour streaming cap and the need for royalty payments, but these aspects remain unresolved in terms of broader implications.
Who May Find This Useful
Individuals interested in online music streaming, music technology, and the legal aspects of internet radio may find this discussion relevant.
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mattmns
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Everything I have tried so far has resulted in an error. The program tells me that it is not my fault though 
edit... ok it is working now, let's test this thing out.
edit... ok it is working now, let's test this thing out.
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comwiz72
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hmmm... its taking its time...
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ranger
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Wow, this is awesome. Thanks for sharing this dduardo.
It only gives you 10 hrs though. I guess you could beat that by using a proxy.
It only gives you 10 hrs though. I guess you could beat that by using a proxy.
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DaveC426913
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Yahoo LaunchCast does this (http://launch.yahoo.com/launchcast/ ) and a lot more. I like it much.
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Mk
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I thought music radio stations on the web were illegal. What's up with pandora? Are all of them anti-legal?
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It isn't illegal to have a radio station if your paying royalties, which is exactly what they are doing.
Btw, if you clear your Flash cache you can continue to play songs forever.
Btw, if you clear your Flash cache you can continue to play songs forever.
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matthyaouw
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This is fantastic! Thanks!
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