The exact details of the University's pilot music downloading program, slated to be implemented in January, have yet to be cemented despite growing anticipation.
Officials said they still must determine how students will access the program, which companies will provide services for UNC and specific details about contract agreements.
"We're still trying to figure out the best and easiest way for students to access the program," said Tom Warner, director of coordinated technology management for the UNC system.
Administrators said they plan to use next semester as a test run for the new program.
"Pilot programs are, by definition, when you work out any kinks," said Jeanne Smythe, UNC's director of computing policy. "We need to make sure we can support it and meet all the students' needs."
Officials said the University will begin supplying pre-loaded music and targeted educational content to students as a means of reinforcing positive legal behavior.
This program is designed to augment education and to curb illegal downloading, which is an Honor Code violation and a problem at the University, Smythe said.
"We get complaints every week, almost every day," she said. "I would hope that as these kinds of service offerings are provided, illegal downloading would go down."
Some students also acknowledged the tendencies for students to download illegally and the need to present another option.
