SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - Universal Music has reached a deal with file-sharing site Qtrax to allow free, legal downloads of UMG music.

The site announced in January that it had the backing of "all the major labels" to distribute free music online.

But almost immediately, Warner Music said it hadn't authorized the use of its content on Qtrax's service.

UMG and EMI also said at the time they had no licensing deals with Qtrax. Qtrax first launched in 2002 but shut down after a few months to avoid potential legal trouble

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