Rhapsody now works in web browser, and on OS X + Linux!

One of my favorite services - Rhapsody - is now available as a web browser application, and it also works on OS X and Linux. I tried it in Firefox on my PC this morning, and on our Mac Mini - I'll give it a shot under Knoppix later.

If you've never used Rhapsody before, its basically a streaming music service that lets you listen to what you want, when you want. The fat client (windows only, sorry...) also supports saving the subscription music locally to save bandwidth and to support offline listening.

I also use Rhapsody to fill my Zen Micro - the "Plays 4 Sure" firmware allows me to listen to music I don't own on my MP3 player.

Sure, its DRM and all that - but it lets me try music I wouldnt buy - and when I do find something good (for a change) - I buy it and rip it :)

Probably the coolest thing about Rhapsody is that it shows Influences, Contemporaries, and Followers for each band - so when you find something you like, you can "music surf" your way to other music you might like.