Slashdot is reporting that Walmart is demanding lower prices from music manufacturers. They are reporting it as one monopoly at war with another, the RIAA.

I am a big Walmart supporter, so I personally think the premise for this story is wrong. The difference from Walmart and the RIAA is that the RIAA is trying to keep the ability to maintain high prices. Walmart has become a retail giant by passing savings on to their customers.

If this fight becomes public, it will be fun to watch. With Walmart selling one out of every 5 CD's sold, the RIAA/other factions of the music industry, may have to deal. It should be good for the music consumer.

Remember, boycott the RIAA.