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Copyright law gives the creator of a work the exclusive right to copy, alter, distribute, or perform/display the work, or authorize others to do so. Users of Napster and other peer-to-peer filesharing services routinely violate these rights by copying and distributing works without permission.
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What does napster have to do with copyright?
Peer-to-peer sharing of protected files is a violation of copyright.
What famous rock band sued NAPSTER for copyright infringement?
Metallica
What website did metalica sew?
They sued napster for copyright infringment. And I think they won that law suit too. Napster is a online free music download site.
What Canadian laws or statutes govern a case like the Napster case?
The 1997 Copyright Act of Canada.
In 1999 college dropout Shawn Fanning created which controversial file-sharing service?
Napster In late 1999, the Recording Industry Association of America filed suit against Napster, citing copyright infringement.
Why was Napster sued?
Napster was sued primarily for copyright infringement due to its peer-to-peer file-sharing platform that allowed users to illegally share and download music without permission from copyright holders. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and several major record labels filed lawsuits against Napster, arguing that it facilitated widespread piracy and undermined their ability to control and profit from their music. The legal battles ultimately led to Napster's shutdown in 2001, highlighting the challenges of balancing technology and intellectual property rights in the music industry.
Which internet service caused controversy by allowing people to share music without paying the copyright holders?
In June of 1999, Shawn Fanning created Napster, which was the first "internet service" that allowed people to share music and avoid paying the copyright holders. Controversy flared over this and by July of 2001, Napster was shut down in order to comply with a court injunction.
What is mining of napster?
Napster
What brand name has a blue cat with headphones?
alice in wonder land?
What is the myth when copyright does not apply?
There is a widely held, but incorrect belief that copyright does not apply when the work has been published on the internet, or that it does not apply if there is no copyright notice on something. There is also a popular myth that you cannot be sued for copyright infringement if you don't make any money on the unauthorized copies you distribute.
Can downloads from Napster be burnt to CD?
Yes, downloads from Napster can be burned to a CD, provided they are in a compatible audio format. However, it's important to note that Napster primarily offers streaming services and may have restrictions on downloading music for offline use, depending on the subscription plan. Additionally, users should ensure they have the legal rights to burn the downloaded music to avoid copyright infringement.
When did Napster end?
Napster ended in 2001.
