Method and apparatus for network content download and recording

A method of providing new release content via a network, comprising:

• delivering said content to a first network entity;
• transmitting said content over said network to a second network entity via a session established between said first entity and said second entity;
• and
• enabling the recording at least a portion of said content at said second entity;
• wherein said session is established only after a user of said second entity purchases said content.

Network apparatus adapted to obtain and record content, the apparatus comprising:

• a processor;
• a storage device in data communication with said processor;
• a network interface in data communication with said processor, said network interface being adapted to at least receive said content from said network via a session;
• and
• a recording device in data communication with at least one of said processor and storage device, said recording device being adapted to record at least portions of said content received via said interface onto a recording medium.

A method of doing business, comprising:

• making protected content available for download to a plurality of subscribers of a network;
• selectively transmitting said content to at least one of said plurality of subscribers only when at least one precondition has been met;
• and
• enabling said at least one subscriber to record said content onto a high-density storage medium, said subscriber retaining ownership of said recorded medium.

A method of providing content over a network, comprising:

• providing a first form of said content over a first distribution channel of said network;
• providing a second form of said content over a second distribution channel of said network;
• wherein said first form of said content is viewed;
• and
• wherein said second form of said content is recorded.