Canadian File-Sharing Myths Debunked
Law professor Michael Geist uses 10th anniversary of Napster to “put to rest” some of the file-sharing myth perpetuated by the entertainment industry. This month marks the 10th anniversary of Napster, the granddaddy of all file-sharing programs, and many have stopped to reflect on its meaning both then and now. Hillary Rosen, RIAA CEO at the time, said recently that “all of a sudden, record companies started hearing from music fans in a way they never had before.” She referred to the birth of Napster as the “day the fans took control.” Some wanted to embrace Napster, Rosen included, but many were unsure of how they’d be fairly compensated and so it was decided that Napster must go.
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Canadian File-Sharing Myths Debunked
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