Aside from iTunes, what options exist for (legally) downloading music files that can be played on an iPod?

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if you're into indie stuff, emusic.com is good and seems to be getting better -- more deals with better/bigger indie labels. they're about to increase their subscription fee so now's a good time to sign up. $10/mo = 45 songs/mo.

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