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What was napster originally?

i am almost positive that it was used for sharing files


What is the music sharing service that was shut down in 2001?

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What company has a cat with earphones?

The company Napster has a logo of a cat wearing ear phones.. Napster is an online music store which started out as a peer to peer music sharing service.


When was Napster launched?

Napster was launched on June 1, 1999. It was a pioneering peer-to-peer file-sharing service that allowed users to share and download music files, significantly impacting the music industry and shaping the future of digital music distribution. Napster's popularity led to legal challenges and eventually its shutdown in 2001, but it laid the groundwork for subsequent music streaming services.


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.


Who is Lars Ulrich in the music industry?

Lars Ulrich is a Danish drummer, famous for being one of the founding members of the band Metallica. In particular, he was a vocal opponent of the Napster file-sharing service, testifying in court during the trial of Napster in 2000.


What did Shawn Fanning do?

He invented napster, a P2P music file sharing website.


What does napster have to do with copyright?

Peer-to-peer sharing of protected files is a violation of copyright.


What file-sharing software was named for creator Shawn fannings frizzy hair?

Napster


What file sharing software was name for creator shawn fannings frizzy hair?

Napster


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.


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Randy Blue is offered as a paid site. As a result, few people would consider sharing their password. In the terms of service, password sharing is not allowed.