Napster: An Analysis of Issues and Implications

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The paper looks at the issues behind the use of Napster and similar file-swapping services. This allowed users to download and share copyrighted music without paying. The paper examines the legal and moral issues behind this and discusses the arguments presented. It also offers an explanation of what has now become a common term; being "Napsterized".

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"In analyzing the implications of being "napsterized", it is evident that many prospective users of Napster's file sharing system or similar website systems did not want to think about the fundamental ownership and copyright issues involved. They were much more interested in downloading the music files available through Napster and its online imitators. For many of these people, vastly expanding their personal music libraries without the inconvenience of paying the artists and music companies who created their favorite tunes was the only operative factor. Unfortunately, there are more issues involved in this process than wanting music, downloading it, and listening to it. The implications of the peer to peer file sharing movement that Napster pioneered are vast and troubling..."

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