What's happening with ad-supported downloads service Qtrax? Well, boss Alan Klepfisz recently wrote a super-long blog post with some details.It's pretty emotional stuff, too: he admits that the company has chucked out several versions of its software, gone through “two sets of expensive licenses with the music industry”, and suffered the “spectacular international humiliation” of its aborted launch last year.He also says lack of cash has delayed the service's relaunch, but that the date will be announced imminently on the back of new funding. “We are nothing if not dogged. And stubborn. And determined,” he writes.What's not mentioned are any of the lawsuits faced by Qtrax in recent months (as originally highlighted on Wayne Rosso's blog, with a new one filed on 21 July). Of course, Rosso has since started helping The Pirate Bay's prospective new owners Global Gaming Factory X with business development – meaning the rivalry between the all-new TPB and Qtrax could see a few sparks flying.
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