Musicbuster Life Cycle Objectives Review Brian Judy Phil McDonnell Erik Bronnum
Concept MP3 Lending Library Discounted Rates Need active Internet connection
System Requirements Database 3 rd Party Licenses Server Client Application Interface Server side Client side Web Site
System and Software Architecture Architecture: Website Music Player Interface Layer (.NET or Java) Database (SQL) Assumptions: Able to get additional licenses fast Constant Internet connection Potential for an extended checkout system
Life Cycle Plan Create New Market New people buying Deep discounts draw new people High margins Future Merger of higher storage capacity & wireless Internet Broad Appeal Portable
Feasibility Rationale Building on Existing Applications Encryption Web Services Database Media Player Legal Issues What kind of licenses? Will the RIAA support it? Always-on Internet Connection Doesn’t work on iPods Future devices: using cellular networks