Magnatune is a very intriguing experiment. A combination of the Creative Commons License, some good music, and a simple online distribution scheme that minimizes marginal costs might actually make this idea viable.
The music from Magnatune that I have listened to so far seems wonderful. Indian Classical Sitar, and Bach Violin Sonatas.
May be John Buckman will turn out to be the Linus Torvalds for music. Wait and watch!
