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  • Napster court win puts labels in spotlight

    A federal judge has given file-swapping company Napster a significant win in court, ordering new scrutiny of the big record labels' ownership rights to music that could affect their own online plans.

  • Will record labels play in Microsoft's band?

    As the major record labels try to remake online music in their own image, Microsoft's presence is looming powerfully enough to influence the biggest alliances in the business--even if the software giant hasn't struck the big deals itself.

  • Napster inks settlement, deal with publishers

    Music-swapping company Napster has announced a major deal with music publishers, settling part of its outstanding lawsuit and helping clear the way for its planned subscription service.

  • Labels dodge scrutiny in Napster case

    A day before the major record labels asked for a one-month halt in their lawsuit against file-swapping start-up Napster, a federal judge told them she would turn close scrutiny on their online practices.

  • No olive branch for Napster

    The file-swapping service and the Big Five record labels are headed back to court after a month of settlement talks closed without agreement.

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  • Time for a P2P file-sharing policy

    Whether you give your employees free rein when it comes to peer-to-peer applications or prohibit their use, it's important for you to take a position on the issue. Here's a policy that can give you some guidance.

  • New swap shop for Napster founder

    Napster founder Shawn Fanning is back in business, with a new vision of label-approved file trading.

  • Tech giants lock down wireless content

    A group of technology heavyweights is expected to take the wraps off a secretive effort to secure music and video on wireless devices, according to sources familiar with the plans.

Reviews (8)

  • Roxio taps Fanning for Napster take two

    Former file-swapping wunderkind Sean Fanning has signed up to help CD-burning technology company Roxio build a reborn Napster service--but with a difference.

  • Apple's music: Evolution, not revolution

    Analysis: For all the glitz surrounding the unveiling Monday of Apple Computer's new music service, a quick look suggests that it's a solid, but hardly revolutionary, addition to the market.

  • 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.

  • 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't stop the music

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

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