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  • Black Friday for Napster?

    Time is running out for music-swapping company Napster, which faces the possibility of a court order effectively shutting its service down as soon as today.

  • Court denies Napster appeal

    A US court has determined that Napster must continue to block the swapping of copyright music, marking the latest legal setback for the fading online service.

  • Music cos and AU Universities square off over copyright claims

    Music heavyweights and three large Australian Universities have begun filing evidence in court today following the breakdown of negotiations concerning access to the universities computer systems.

  • Metallica blasts Napster in court

    Heavy metal band Metallica has complained to a US court that Napster has failed to block access to its music as ordered under the court's injunction.

  • RIAA wins court case against file-sharer

    A US woman must pay US$220,000 to six major music labels after a federal jury found her guilty of illegally sharing copyright music online.

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  • Kazaa releases new software

    Australian-headquartered Sharman Networks released a new version of its Kazaa file-trading software Thursday, adding new features and advertising partners the company hopes will aid in its legal struggle for its life.

  • Can't stop the music

    Trying to find a path through the music copy and share debate is a continuing battle, but should it be?

  • Apple unveils music store

    Apple Computer has unveiled its latest line of digital music products, including a long-awaited Internet music store and ultrathin versions of its popular iPod portable MP3 player.

  • Can the music industry change?

    In order to survive, the IT industry has gone through some big changes in the last few years. by contrast, the music industry still doesn't get it.

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