An automated teller machine (ATM) (10) includes an input device (16) a
card reader (20), a cash dispenser (24), and an output device (18). The
ATM is operative to read account information from a card with the card
reader and validate a user PIN input through the input device. The ATM is
also operative to dispense cash with the cash dispenser and dispense
digital content with the output device responsive to user input
selections. The ATM is further operative to charge a user fee to an
account associated with the card for the dispense of cash and digital
content. The digital content may be acquired by the ATM from a digital
information source on the Internet or other network. Licensing fees
associated with the dispense of the digital files may be transferred to a
source or licensing entity associated with the digital content.