UMG confirms deal with Qtrax to allow free music downloads

May 7, 2008 By AMANDA FEHD, Associated Press Writer

(AP) -- Universal Music Group confirmed Tuesday that it has reached a deal with file-sharing site Qtrax to allow free, legal downloads of UMG music.

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