Lime Wire CEO Talks Music Industry & Company's Future

to establish its reputation as a truly legitimate player in the online music industry. They have the LimeWire Store, as well as the recently announced more social version of the file-sharing service, LimeWire 5. 

Chris Crum: Obviously file-sharing programs are often shed in a negative light with constant legal issues from the RIAA, MPAA, etc. What's the picture looking like on that front these days? Has the tension eased, strengthened, or remained basically the same?

CC: Lime Wire has been forming partnerships such as with The Orchard, IODA, Redeye Distribution, Nettwerk Music Group, IRIS and even Comedy Central. Are there any other big name content partners in the mix at this point?

GS:  We're very encouraged by our current partnerships, and are working with some of the best here.  We continue to expand these partnerships and work more closely with the partners we currently have. The total number of songs available in the LimeWire Store is now over two million, and greater success will attract further partnerships.  As we've said, we look forward to the day we can work together with the entire music industry to help expand their reach and deliver more to the consumer. We're optimistic that this will happen

Read my interview with Justin Ouellette, CEO of Muxtape, another important player in the online music industry.