Report Challenges Long Tail Theory on P2P Networks

Wired magazine editor-in-chief Chris Anderson’s Long Tail theory (article, book, blog) predicts digital distribution will lead to a jump in demand for niche content.

Not so for music trading hands on peer-to-peer networks, a new study reports, concluding hits are in highest demand just as they are in the retail market.

“Consumers are still driven to seek the same music in legal and illegal markets,” reads the report (.PDF), published  …