Download (from Gearwire) Malcolm Toft on music technology.

Music Thing’s Top 10 Christmas Music Gadget Gifts (If price is no object).
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Cellyspace Beta lets you compose your own ringtones. *UPDATE* It costs to download ringtones or to send messages, but bands who create ringtones for their fans can earn a commission on each one downloaded.

*My advice: –learn to use this site ASAP!)*

Hypebot ponders the future of DRM-free downloads.

Harmony central reports that a California company called Novatunes will reinvent the album with their upcoming site launch; they will sell only packaged downloads.

MediaFuturist reports that Text is dead; the future is Videoweb Content.

The Good Musician has a curious post seeking comments on a guitar performance by John Williams.

Finally, you higher-ed types out there should read Louis’ thoughts on Educational Lovelessness.

Make it a good day.

-j