Rhapsody Tries to Drown Out iTunes

RealNetworks’ Rhapsody thinks it knows how to end Apple’s dominance of the online music distribution scene: remove the digital locks on its songs; make key deals with A-list names in media, wireless providers and social networks; and let consumers preview entire songs, not just 30-second snippets. Rhapsody, a leader in subscription-based online music, on Monday announced a “Music Without Limits” digital download strategy that its executives hope will put a scare in Apple’s iTunes.