EMI to Sell Music Through Microsoft Software

Microsoft Corp., which is battling to replace RealNetworks Inc. as the top maker of Internet audio and video software, said EMI Group will use its software to sell music on the Internet. On Tuesday, the third-largest music company will start selling online music from 80 of its artists on more than 100 compact discs and single songs. This is the largest single release of music on the Internet by a major recording company, the companies said. London-based EMI is merging its music unit with Time Warner Inc. to form the world’s biggest record company.