Sony, Grokster may launch file-sharing venture

Associated Press:

Sony BMG Music Entertainment and online peer-to-peer software distributor Grokster are working on a new venture that is expected to offer paid and free song downloads over the Internet, sources say.

Details of the venture, dubbed Mashboxxx, haven't been finalized but the service would allow users to download promotional versions of songs by Sony BMG acts at no charge and buy licensed versions ...