Alby_da_Wolf on 06 January 2008
I agree with DOATS1, there are lots of reasons for the survival of optical media, whatever it is.
Coexistence of optical media and fast download, where available, is the short and medium term future most likely.
OTOH, when gigabit internet will be widespread it will be possible to implemente P2P protocols for "flash piracy", where it will be possible to complete downloads without the majors being able to track transfers in time 
