Hrm. I see it like this:

4+3+2=x+2

4+3+2 = 9

so, in order to make the left hand EQUAL to the right hand, I'd need to make x = 7

so: 4+3+2=7+2

Both sides of the "=" are 9, therefore equal.

I call BS on this one. What they're really saying is that they make more money if they don't have to produce anything but bits. Creating the CD and it's associated packaging cuts into their profit.

I still buy CDs, because (call me old fashioned) I like to have "something" in my hand. If I ever want to create an MP3, I can. If I want to create an OGG, I can. I don't have to worry about an CD in my closet "crashing", or me loosing my DRM rights to listen to it.

My guess is that the industry wants to stop creating these things so you truly don't "own" anything.